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Add 54/18 and 90/30

1^st number: 3 0/18, 2^nd number: 3 0/30

54/18 + 90/30 is 6/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   54/18 = 54 × 5/18 × 5 = 270/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   90/30 = 90 × 3/30 × 3 = 270/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/90 + 270/90 = 270 + 270/90 = 540/90
5. 540/90 simplified gives 6/1
6. So, 54/18 + 90/30 = 6/1

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