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Add 7/10 and 18/54

7/10 + 18/54 is 31/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    7/10 = 7 × 27/10 × 27 = 189/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    18/54 = 18 × 5/54 × 5 = 90/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/270 + 90/270 = 189 + 90/270 = 279/270
  5. 279/270 simplified gives 31/30
  6. So, 7/10 + 18/54 = 31/30
    In mixed form: 11/30

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