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Add 2/30 and 15/54

2/30 + 15/54 is 31/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    2/30 = 2 × 9/30 × 9 = 18/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/270 + 75/270 = 18 + 75/270 = 93/270
  5. 93/270 simplified gives 31/90
  6. So, 2/30 + 15/54 = 31/90

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