Add 54/18 and 7/30
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 7/30
54/18 + 7/30 is 97/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 21/90 = 270 + 21/90 = 291/90 - 291/90 simplified gives 97/30
- So, 54/18 + 7/30 = 97/30
In mixed form: 37/30
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