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Add 54/30 and 30/27

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 1 3/27

54/30 + 30/27 is 131/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    54/30 = 54 × 9/30 × 9 = 486/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    30/27 = 30 × 10/27 × 10 = 300/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/270 + 300/270 = 486 + 300/270 = 786/270
  5. 786/270 simplified gives 131/45
  6. So, 54/30 + 30/27 = 131/45
    In mixed form: 241/45

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