Add 9/30 and 5/54
9/30 + 5/54 is 53/135.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 9/30 × 9 = 81/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Add the two like fractions:
81/270 + 25/270 = 81 + 25/270 = 106/270 - 106/270 simplified gives 53/135
- So, 9/30 + 5/54 = 53/135
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