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Add 54/81 and 12/30

54/81 + 12/30 is 16/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 30 is 810

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
    54/81 = 54 × 10/81 × 10 = 540/810
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
    12/30 = 12 × 27/30 × 27 = 324/810
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/810 + 324/810 = 540 + 324/810 = 864/810
  5. 864/810 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 54/81 + 12/30 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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