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Add 3/54 and 63/30

1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 2 3/30

3/54 + 63/30 is 97/45.

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,
    3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    63/30 = 63 × 9/30 × 9 = 567/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/270 + 567/270 = 15 + 567/270 = 582/270
  5. 582/270 simplified gives 97/45
  6. So, 3/54 + 63/30 = 97/45
    In mixed form: 27/45

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