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Add 72/54 and 54/30

1st number: 1 18/54, 2nd number: 1 24/30

72/54 + 54/30 is 47/15.

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,
    72/54 = 72 × 5/54 × 5 = 360/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    54/30 = 54 × 9/30 × 9 = 486/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/270 + 486/270 = 360 + 486/270 = 846/270
  5. 846/270 simplified gives 47/15
  6. So, 72/54 + 54/30 = 47/15
    In mixed form: 32/15

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