Add 54/9 and 42/30
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 1 12/30
54/9 + 42/30 is 37/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
54/9 = 54 × 10/9 × 10 = 540/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
42/30 = 42 × 3/30 × 3 = 126/90 - Add the two like fractions:
540/90 + 126/90 = 540 + 126/90 = 666/90 - 666/90 simplified gives 37/5
- So, 54/9 + 42/30 = 37/5
In mixed form: 72/5
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