Add 90/30 and 6/54
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 6/54
90/30 + 6/54 is 28/9.
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,
90/30 = 90 × 9/30 × 9 = 810/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Add the two like fractions:
810/270 + 30/270 = 810 + 30/270 = 840/270 - 840/270 simplified gives 28/9
- So, 90/30 + 6/54 = 28/9
In mixed form: 31/9
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