Add 7/54 and 36/30
1st number: 7/54, 2nd number: 1 6/30
7/54 + 36/30 is 359/270.
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,
7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
36/30 = 36 × 9/30 × 9 = 324/270 - Add the two like fractions:
35/270 + 324/270 = 35 + 324/270 = 359/270 - So, 7/54 + 36/30 = 359/270
In mixed form: 189/270
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