Add 5/30 and 36/54
5/30 + 36/54 is 5/6.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 9/30 × 9 = 45/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270 - Add the two like fractions:
45/270 + 180/270 = 45 + 180/270 = 225/270 - 225/270 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 5/30 + 36/54 = 5/6
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