Add 54/30 and 6/12
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 6/12
54/30 + 6/12 is 23/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
108/60 + 30/60 = 108 + 30/60 = 138/60 - 138/60 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 54/30 + 6/12 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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