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Add 27/54 and 16/30

27/54 + 16/30 is 31/30.

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,
    27/54 = 27 × 5/54 × 5 = 135/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    16/30 = 16 × 9/30 × 9 = 144/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/270 + 144/270 = 135 + 144/270 = 279/270
  5. 279/270 simplified gives 31/30
  6. So, 27/54 + 16/30 = 31/30
    In mixed form: 11/30

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