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Add 30/54 and 60/45

1^st number: 30/54, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

30/54 + 60/45 is 17/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 45 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 45 × 6 = 270,
   60/45 = 60 × 6/45 × 6 = 360/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/270 + 360/270 = 150 + 360/270 = 510/270
5. 510/270 simplified gives 17/9
6. So, 30/54 + 60/45 = 17/9
   In mixed form: 18/9

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