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Add 6/30 and 49/54

6/30 + 49/54 is 299/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    6/30 = 6 × 9/30 × 9 = 54/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/270 + 245/270 = 54 + 245/270 = 299/270
  5. So, 6/30 + 49/54 = 299/270
    In mixed form: 129/270

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