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Add 54/2 and 75/15

1^st number: 27 0/2, 2^nd number: 5 0/15

54/2 + 75/15 is 32/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 15 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 15 × 2 = 30,
   75/15 = 75 × 2/15 × 2 = 150/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/30 + 150/30 = 810 + 150/30 = 960/30
5. 960/30 simplified gives 32/1
6. So, 54/2 + 75/15 = 32/1

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