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Add 36/30 and 4/54

1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 4/54

36/30 + 4/54 is 172/135.

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,
    36/30 = 36 × 9/30 × 9 = 324/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/270 + 20/270 = 324 + 20/270 = 344/270
  5. 344/270 simplified gives 172/135
  6. So, 36/30 + 4/54 = 172/135
    In mixed form: 137/135

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