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Add 2/54 and 15/30

2/54 + 15/30 is 29/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    15/30 = 15 × 9/30 × 9 = 135/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/270 + 135/270 = 10 + 135/270 = 145/270
  5. 145/270 simplified gives 29/54
  6. So, 2/54 + 15/30 = 29/54

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