Add 32/30 and 30/54
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 30/54
32/30 + 30/54 is 73/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
32/30 = 32 × 9/30 × 9 = 288/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
288/270 + 150/270 = 288 + 150/270 = 438/270 - 438/270 simplified gives 73/45
- So, 32/30 + 30/54 = 73/45
In mixed form: 128/45
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