Add 30/9 and 28/54
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 28/54
30/9 + 28/54 is 104/27.
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,
28/54 = 28 × 1/54 × 1 = 28/54 - Add the two like fractions:
180/54 + 28/54 = 180 + 28/54 = 208/54 - 208/54 simplified gives 104/27
- So, 30/9 + 28/54 = 104/27
In mixed form: 323/27
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