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Add 12/5 and 30/54

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 30/54

12/5 + 30/54 is 133/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    12/5 = 12 × 54/5 × 54 = 648/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/270 + 150/270 = 648 + 150/270 = 798/270
  5. 798/270 simplified gives 133/45
  6. So, 12/5 + 30/54 = 133/45
    In mixed form: 243/45

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