Add 54/30 and 12/20
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 12/20
54/30 + 12/20 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
54/30 = 54 × 2/30 × 2 = 108/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
108/60 + 36/60 = 108 + 36/60 = 144/60 - 144/60 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 54/30 + 12/20 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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