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Add 30/9 and 54/27

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 2 0/27

30/9 + 54/27 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   30/9 = 30 × 3/9 × 3 = 90/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   54/27 = 54 × 1/27 × 1 = 54/27
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/27 + 54/27 = 90 + 54/27 = 144/27
5. 144/27 simplified gives 16/3
6. So, 30/9 + 54/27 = 16/3
   In mixed form: 51/3

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