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Add 7/54 and 40/30

1st number: 7/54, 2nd number: 1 10/30

7/54 + 40/30 is 79/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    40/30 = 40 × 9/30 × 9 = 360/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/270 + 360/270 = 35 + 360/270 = 395/270
  5. 395/270 simplified gives 79/54
  6. So, 7/54 + 40/30 = 79/54
    In mixed form: 125/54

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