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Add 30/60 and 75/81

30/60 + 75/81 is 77/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
    30/60 = 30 × 27/60 × 27 = 810/1620
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
    75/81 = 75 × 20/81 × 20 = 1500/1620
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/1620 + 1500/1620 = 810 + 1500/1620 = 2310/1620
  5. 2310/1620 simplified gives 77/54
  6. So, 30/60 + 75/81 = 77/54
    In mixed form: 123/54

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