Add 54/14 and 2/30
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 2/30
54/14 + 2/30 is 412/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
54/14 = 54 × 15/14 × 15 = 810/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Add the two like fractions:
810/210 + 14/210 = 810 + 14/210 = 824/210 - 824/210 simplified gives 412/105
- So, 54/14 + 2/30 = 412/105
In mixed form: 397/105
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