Add 96/30 and 4/54
1st number: 3 6/30, 2nd number: 4/54
96/30 + 4/54 is 442/135.
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,
96/30 = 96 × 9/30 × 9 = 864/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Add the two like fractions:
864/270 + 20/270 = 864 + 20/270 = 884/270 - 884/270 simplified gives 442/135
- So, 96/30 + 4/54 = 442/135
In mixed form: 337/135
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