Add 54/30 and 90/45
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 2 0/45
54/30 + 90/45 is 19/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
54/30 = 54 × 3/30 × 3 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
90/45 = 90 × 2/45 × 2 = 180/90 - Add the two like fractions:
162/90 + 180/90 = 162 + 180/90 = 342/90 - 342/90 simplified gives 19/5
- So, 54/30 + 90/45 = 19/5
In mixed form: 34/5
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