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Add 54/30 and 28/7

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 4 0/7

54/30 + 28/7 is 29/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    54/30 = 54 × 7/30 × 7 = 378/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    28/7 = 28 × 30/7 × 30 = 840/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/210 + 840/210 = 378 + 840/210 = 1218/210
  5. 1218/210 simplified gives 29/5
  6. So, 54/30 + 28/7 = 29/5
    In mixed form: 54/5

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