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Add 54/30 and 18/81

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 18/81

54/30 + 18/81 is 91/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 81 is 810

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
    54/30 = 54 × 27/30 × 27 = 1458/810
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
    18/81 = 18 × 10/81 × 10 = 180/810
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1458/810 + 180/810 = 1458 + 180/810 = 1638/810
  5. 1638/810 simplified gives 91/45
  6. So, 54/30 + 18/81 = 91/45
    In mixed form: 21/45

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