Add 54/18 and 1/10
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 1/10
54/18 + 1/10 is 31/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
54/18 = 54 × 5/18 × 5 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 9/90 = 270 + 9/90 = 279/90 - 279/90 simplified gives 31/10
- So, 54/18 + 1/10 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10
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