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Add 63/30 and 60/54

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 1 6/54

63/30 + 60/54 is 289/90.

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,
    63/30 = 63 × 9/30 × 9 = 567/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/270 + 300/270 = 567 + 300/270 = 867/270
  5. 867/270 simplified gives 289/90
  6. So, 63/30 + 60/54 = 289/90
    In mixed form: 319/90

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