Add 54/30 and 3/18
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 3/18
54/30 + 3/18 is 59/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
162/90 + 15/90 = 162 + 15/90 = 177/90 - 177/90 simplified gives 59/30
- So, 54/30 + 3/18 = 59/30
In mixed form: 129/30
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