Add 54/30 and 24/35
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 24/35
54/30 + 24/35 is 87/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
54/30 = 54 × 7/30 × 7 = 378/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210 - Add the two like fractions:
378/210 + 144/210 = 378 + 144/210 = 522/210 - 522/210 simplified gives 87/35
- So, 54/30 + 24/35 = 87/35
In mixed form: 217/35
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