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Add 54/2 and 14/30

1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 14/30

54/2 + 14/30 is 412/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    54/2 = 54 × 15/2 × 15 = 810/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    14/30 = 14 × 1/30 × 1 = 14/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/30 + 14/30 = 810 + 14/30 = 824/30
  5. 824/30 simplified gives 412/15
  6. So, 54/2 + 14/30 = 412/15
    In mixed form: 277/15

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