Add 54/30 and 35/36
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 35/36
54/30 + 35/36 is 499/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
54/30 = 54 × 6/30 × 6 = 324/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Add the two like fractions:
324/180 + 175/180 = 324 + 175/180 = 499/180 - So, 54/30 + 35/36 = 499/180
In mixed form: 2139/180
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