Add 30/9 and 24/54
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 24/54
30/9 + 24/54 is 34/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
30/9 = 30 × 6/9 × 6 = 180/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
24/54 = 24 × 1/54 × 1 = 24/54 - Add the two like fractions:
180/54 + 24/54 = 180 + 24/54 = 204/54 - 204/54 simplified gives 34/9
- So, 30/9 + 24/54 = 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9
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