Add 75/30 and 49/54
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 49/54
75/30 + 49/54 is 92/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
75/30 = 75 × 9/30 × 9 = 675/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270 - Add the two like fractions:
675/270 + 245/270 = 675 + 245/270 = 920/270 - 920/270 simplified gives 92/27
- So, 75/30 + 49/54 = 92/27
In mixed form: 311/27
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