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Add 30/10 and 25/54

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 25/54

30/10 + 25/54 is 187/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    30/10 = 30 × 27/10 × 27 = 810/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/270 + 125/270 = 810 + 125/270 = 935/270
  5. 935/270 simplified gives 187/54
  6. So, 30/10 + 25/54 = 187/54
    In mixed form: 325/54

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