Add 6/30 and 8/54
6/30 + 8/54 is 47/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
6/30 = 6 × 9/30 × 9 = 54/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Add the two like fractions:
54/270 + 40/270 = 54 + 40/270 = 94/270 - 94/270 simplified gives 47/135
- So, 6/30 + 8/54 = 47/135
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