Add 54/30 and 6/10
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 6/10
54/30 + 6/10 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
54/30 = 54 × 1/30 × 1 = 54/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30 - Add the two like fractions:
54/30 + 18/30 = 54 + 18/30 = 72/30 - 72/30 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 54/30 + 6/10 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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