Add 56/9 and 54/30
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 1 24/30
56/9 + 54/30 is 361/45.
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,
56/9 = 56 × 10/9 × 10 = 560/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
54/30 = 54 × 3/30 × 3 = 162/90 - Add the two like fractions:
560/90 + 162/90 = 560 + 162/90 = 722/90 - 722/90 simplified gives 361/45
- So, 56/9 + 54/30 = 361/45
In mixed form: 81/45
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