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Add 30/50 and 10/54

30/50 + 10/54 is 106/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    30/50 = 30 × 27/50 × 27 = 810/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    10/54 = 10 × 25/54 × 25 = 250/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/1350 + 250/1350 = 810 + 250/1350 = 1060/1350
  5. 1060/1350 simplified gives 106/135
  6. So, 30/50 + 10/54 = 106/135

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