Add 54/30 and 15/10
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 1 5/10
54/30 + 15/10 is 33/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
54/30 = 54 × 1/30 × 1 = 54/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
15/10 = 15 × 3/10 × 3 = 45/30 - Add the two like fractions:
54/30 + 45/30 = 54 + 45/30 = 99/30 - 99/30 simplified gives 33/10
- So, 54/30 + 15/10 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10
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