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Add 2/15 and 30/54

2/15 + 30/54 is 31/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    2/15 = 2 × 18/15 × 18 = 36/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/270 + 150/270 = 36 + 150/270 = 186/270
  5. 186/270 simplified gives 31/45
  6. So, 2/15 + 30/54 = 31/45

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