Add 54/30 and 36/25
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 1 11/25
54/30 + 36/25 is 81/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 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 25 × 6 = 150,
36/25 = 36 × 6/25 × 6 = 216/150 - Add the two like fractions:
270/150 + 216/150 = 270 + 216/150 = 486/150 - 486/150 simplified gives 81/25
- So, 54/30 + 36/25 = 81/25
In mixed form: 36/25
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