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Add 5/30 and 7/54

5/30 + 7/54 is 8/27.

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,
    5/30 = 5 × 9/30 × 9 = 45/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/270 + 35/270 = 45 + 35/270 = 80/270
  5. 80/270 simplified gives 8/27
  6. So, 5/30 + 7/54 = 8/27

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