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Add 54/30 and 27/6

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 4 3/6

54/30 + 27/6 is 63/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    54/30 = 54 × 1/30 × 1 = 54/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    27/6 = 27 × 5/6 × 5 = 135/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/30 + 135/30 = 54 + 135/30 = 189/30
  5. 189/30 simplified gives 63/10
  6. So, 54/30 + 27/6 = 63/10
    In mixed form: 63/10

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