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Add 54/30 and 35/3

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 11 2/3

54/30 + 35/3 is 202/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 3 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 3 × 10 = 30,
    35/3 = 35 × 10/3 × 10 = 350/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/30 + 350/30 = 54 + 350/30 = 404/30
  5. 404/30 simplified gives 202/15
  6. So, 54/30 + 35/3 = 202/15
    In mixed form: 137/15

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