Add 54/30 and 25/9
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 2 7/9
54/30 + 25/9 is 206/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
54/30 = 54 × 3/30 × 3 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
25/9 = 25 × 10/9 × 10 = 250/90 - Add the two like fractions:
162/90 + 250/90 = 162 + 250/90 = 412/90 - 412/90 simplified gives 206/45
- So, 54/30 + 25/9 = 206/45
In mixed form: 426/45
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