Add 54/30 and 1/27
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 1/27
54/30 + 1/27 is 248/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
54/30 = 54 × 9/30 × 9 = 486/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
1/27 = 1 × 10/27 × 10 = 10/270 - Add the two like fractions:
486/270 + 10/270 = 486 + 10/270 = 496/270 - 496/270 simplified gives 248/135
- So, 54/30 + 1/27 = 248/135
In mixed form: 1113/135
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