Add 54/30 and 32/50
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 32/50
54/30 + 32/50 is 61/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
54/30 = 54 × 5/30 × 5 = 270/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
32/50 = 32 × 3/50 × 3 = 96/150 - Add the two like fractions:
270/150 + 96/150 = 270 + 96/150 = 366/150 - 366/150 simplified gives 61/25
- So, 54/30 + 32/50 = 61/25
In mixed form: 211/25
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