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Add 54/8 and 9/30

1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 9/30

54/8 + 9/30 is 141/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    54/8 = 54 × 15/8 × 15 = 810/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    9/30 = 9 × 4/30 × 4 = 36/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/120 + 36/120 = 810 + 36/120 = 846/120
  5. 846/120 simplified gives 141/20
  6. So, 54/8 + 9/30 = 141/20
    In mixed form: 71/20

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