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Add 54/30 and 5/15

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 5/15

54/30 + 5/15 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 15 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 15 × 2 = 30,
    5/15 = 5 × 2/15 × 2 = 10/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/30 + 10/30 = 54 + 10/30 = 64/30
  5. 64/30 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 54/30 + 5/15 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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