Add 54/36 and 1/30
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 1/30
54/36 + 1/30 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
1/30 = 1 × 6/30 × 6 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 6/180 = 270 + 6/180 = 276/180 - 276/180 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 54/36 + 1/30 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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