Add 54/30 and 50/54
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 50/54
54/30 + 50/54 is 368/135.
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,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Add the two like fractions:
486/270 + 250/270 = 486 + 250/270 = 736/270 - 736/270 simplified gives 368/135
- So, 54/30 + 50/54 = 368/135
In mixed form: 298/135
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