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Add 45/15 and 30/54

1^st number: 3 0/15, 2^nd number: 30/54

45/15 + 30/54 is 32/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   45/15 = 45 × 18/15 × 18 = 810/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/270 + 150/270 = 810 + 150/270 = 960/270
5. 960/270 simplified gives 32/9
6. So, 45/15 + 30/54 = 32/9
   In mixed form: 35/9

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