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Add 30/14 and 15/54

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 15/54

30/14 + 15/54 is 305/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 54 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
    30/14 = 30 × 27/14 × 27 = 810/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    15/54 = 15 × 7/54 × 7 = 105/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/378 + 105/378 = 810 + 105/378 = 915/378
  5. 915/378 simplified gives 305/126
  6. So, 30/14 + 15/54 = 305/126
    In mixed form: 253/126

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