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Add 30/54 and 5/30

30/54 + 5/30 is 13/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    5/30 = 5 × 9/30 × 9 = 45/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/270 + 45/270 = 150 + 45/270 = 195/270
  5. 195/270 simplified gives 13/18
  6. So, 30/54 + 5/30 = 13/18

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