Add 60/54 and 27/30
1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 27/30
60/54 + 27/30 is 181/90.
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,
60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
27/30 = 27 × 9/30 × 9 = 243/270 - Add the two like fractions:
300/270 + 243/270 = 300 + 243/270 = 543/270 - 543/270 simplified gives 181/90
- So, 60/54 + 27/30 = 181/90
In mixed form: 21/90
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