Add 56/54 and 1/30
1st number: 1 2/54, 2nd number: 1/30
56/54 + 1/30 is 289/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
1/30 = 1 × 9/30 × 9 = 9/270 - Add the two like fractions:
280/270 + 9/270 = 280 + 9/270 = 289/270 - So, 56/54 + 1/30 = 289/270
In mixed form: 119/270
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