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Add 50/30 and 42/54

1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 42/54

50/30 + 42/54 is 22/9.

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,
    50/30 = 50 × 9/30 × 9 = 450/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/270 + 210/270 = 450 + 210/270 = 660/270
  5. 660/270 simplified gives 22/9
  6. So, 50/30 + 42/54 = 22/9
    In mixed form: 24/9

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