Add 4/30 and 30/54
4/30 + 30/54 is 31/45.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 9/30 × 9 = 36/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
36/270 + 150/270 = 36 + 150/270 = 186/270 - 186/270 simplified gives 31/45
- So, 4/30 + 30/54 = 31/45
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