Add 54/30 and 5/60
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 5/60
54/30 + 5/60 is 113/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
54/30 = 54 × 2/30 × 2 = 108/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
108/60 + 5/60 = 108 + 5/60 = 113/60 - So, 54/30 + 5/60 = 113/60
In mixed form: 153/60
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