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Add 54/27 and 2/30

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

54/27 + 2/30 is 31/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    54/27 = 54 × 10/27 × 10 = 540/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    2/30 = 2 × 9/30 × 9 = 18/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/270 + 18/270 = 540 + 18/270 = 558/270
  5. 558/270 simplified gives 31/15
  6. So, 54/27 + 2/30 = 31/15
    In mixed form: 21/15

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