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Add 30/2 and 3/54

1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 3/54

30/2 + 3/54 is 271/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    30/2 = 30 × 27/2 × 27 = 810/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    3/54 = 3 × 1/54 × 1 = 3/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/54 + 3/54 = 810 + 3/54 = 813/54
  5. 813/54 simplified gives 271/18
  6. So, 30/2 + 3/54 = 271/18
    In mixed form: 151/18

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