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Add 30/3 and 5/54

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 5/54

30/3 + 5/54 is 545/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    30/3 = 30 × 18/3 × 18 = 540/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    5/54 = 5 × 1/54 × 1 = 5/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/54 + 5/54 = 540 + 5/54 = 545/54
  5. So, 30/3 + 5/54 = 545/54
    In mixed form: 105/54

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