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Add 30/90 and 45/54

30/90 + 45/54 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    30/90 = 30 × 3/90 × 3 = 90/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/270 + 225/270 = 90 + 225/270 = 315/270
  5. 315/270 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 30/90 + 45/54 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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