Add 54/12 and 2/30
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 2/30
54/12 + 2/30 is 137/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 4/60 = 270 + 4/60 = 274/60 - 274/60 simplified gives 137/30
- So, 54/12 + 2/30 = 137/30
In mixed form: 417/30
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