Add 32/6 and 30/54
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 30/54
32/6 + 30/54 is 53/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
32/6 = 32 × 9/6 × 9 = 288/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
30/54 = 30 × 1/54 × 1 = 30/54 - Add the two like fractions:
288/54 + 30/54 = 288 + 30/54 = 318/54 - 318/54 simplified gives 53/9
- So, 32/6 + 30/54 = 53/9
In mixed form: 58/9
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