Add 54/30 and 7/12
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 7/12
54/30 + 7/12 is 143/60.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
108/60 + 35/60 = 108 + 35/60 = 143/60 - So, 54/30 + 7/12 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60
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