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Add 54/30 and 6/10

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 6/10

54/30 + 6/10 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 10 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 10 × 3 = 30,
    6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/30 + 18/30 = 54 + 18/30 = 72/30
  5. 72/30 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 54/30 + 6/10 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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