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Add 42/54 and 30/10

1st number: 42/54, 2nd number: 3 0/10

42/54 + 30/10 is 34/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    30/10 = 30 × 27/10 × 27 = 810/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/270 + 810/270 = 210 + 810/270 = 1020/270
  5. 1020/270 simplified gives 34/9
  6. So, 42/54 + 30/10 = 34/9
    In mixed form: 37/9

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