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Add 54/30 and 25/75

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 25/75

54/30 + 25/75 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    54/30 = 54 × 5/30 × 5 = 270/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/150 + 50/150 = 270 + 50/150 = 320/150
  5. 320/150 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 54/30 + 25/75 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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