Add 8/54 and 42/30
1st number: 8/54, 2nd number: 1 12/30
8/54 + 42/30 is 209/135.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
42/30 = 42 × 9/30 × 9 = 378/270 - Add the two like fractions:
40/270 + 378/270 = 40 + 378/270 = 418/270 - 418/270 simplified gives 209/135
- So, 8/54 + 42/30 = 209/135
In mixed form: 174/135
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