Add 54/6 and 14/30, Solve 9 0/6 + 14/30 as a fraction

Add 54/6 and 14/30

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 14/30

54/6 + 14/30 is 142/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
54/6 = 54 × 5/6 × 5 = 270/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
14/30 = 14 × 1/30 × 1 = 14/30
Add the two like fractions:
270/30 + 14/30 = 270 + 14/30 = 284/30
284/30 simplified gives 142/15
So, 54/6 + 14/30 = 142/15
In mixed form: 97/15

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