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Add 35/30 and 96/54

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 1 42/54

35/30 + 96/54 is 53/18.

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,
    35/30 = 35 × 9/30 × 9 = 315/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    96/54 = 96 × 5/54 × 5 = 480/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/270 + 480/270 = 315 + 480/270 = 795/270
  5. 795/270 simplified gives 53/18
  6. So, 35/30 + 96/54 = 53/18
    In mixed form: 217/18

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