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Add 30/5 and 20/54

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 20/54

30/5 + 20/54 is 172/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    30/5 = 30 × 54/5 × 54 = 1620/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/270 + 100/270 = 1620 + 100/270 = 1720/270
  5. 1720/270 simplified gives 172/27
  6. So, 30/5 + 20/54 = 172/27
    In mixed form: 610/27

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