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Add 30/54 and 8/15

30/54 + 8/15 is 49/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 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 15 × 18 = 270,
    8/15 = 8 × 18/15 × 18 = 144/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/270 + 144/270 = 150 + 144/270 = 294/270
  5. 294/270 simplified gives 49/45
  6. So, 30/54 + 8/15 = 49/45
    In mixed form: 14/45

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