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Add 32/30 and 30/54

1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 30/54

32/30 + 30/54 is 73/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    32/30 = 32 × 9/30 × 9 = 288/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/270 + 150/270 = 288 + 150/270 = 438/270
  5. 438/270 simplified gives 73/45
  6. So, 32/30 + 30/54 = 73/45
    In mixed form: 128/45

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