Add 9/54 and 16/30
9/54 + 16/30 is 7/10.
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,
9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
16/30 = 16 × 9/30 × 9 = 144/270 - Add the two like fractions:
45/270 + 144/270 = 45 + 144/270 = 189/270 - 189/270 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 9/54 + 16/30 = 7/10
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