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Add 30/18 and 4/54

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 4/54

30/18 + 4/54 is 47/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    30/18 = 30 × 3/18 × 3 = 90/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    4/54 = 4 × 1/54 × 1 = 4/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/54 + 4/54 = 90 + 4/54 = 94/54
  5. 94/54 simplified gives 47/27
  6. So, 30/18 + 4/54 = 47/27
    In mixed form: 120/27

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