Add 54/30 and 42/54
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 42/54
54/30 + 42/54 is 116/45.
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,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Add the two like fractions:
486/270 + 210/270 = 486 + 210/270 = 696/270 - 696/270 simplified gives 116/45
- So, 54/30 + 42/54 = 116/45
In mixed form: 226/45
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