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Add 27/54 and 75/30

1^st number: 27/54, 2^nd number: 2 15/30

27/54 + 75/30 is 3/1.

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,
   75/30 = 75 × 9/30 × 9 = 675/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/270 + 675/270 = 135 + 675/270 = 810/270
5. 810/270 simplified gives 3/1
6. So, 27/54 + 75/30 = 3/1

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