Add 54/15 and 24/30
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 24/30
54/15 + 24/30 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
54/15 = 54 × 2/15 × 2 = 108/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
24/30 = 24 × 1/30 × 1 = 24/30 - Add the two like fractions:
108/30 + 24/30 = 108 + 24/30 = 132/30 - 132/30 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 54/15 + 24/30 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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