Add 54/30 and 27/54
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 27/54
54/30 + 27/54 is 23/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
54/30 = 54 × 9/30 × 9 = 486/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
27/54 = 27 × 5/54 × 5 = 135/270 - Add the two like fractions:
486/270 + 135/270 = 486 + 135/270 = 621/270 - 621/270 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 54/30 + 27/54 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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