Add 49/30 and 8/54
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 8/54
49/30 + 8/54 is 481/270.
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,
49/30 = 49 × 9/30 × 9 = 441/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Add the two like fractions:
441/270 + 40/270 = 441 + 40/270 = 481/270 - So, 49/30 + 8/54 = 481/270
In mixed form: 1211/270
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