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Add 54/4 and 27/30

1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 27/30

54/4 + 27/30 is 72/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    54/4 = 54 × 15/4 × 15 = 810/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/60 + 54/60 = 810 + 54/60 = 864/60
  5. 864/60 simplified gives 72/5
  6. So, 54/4 + 27/30 = 72/5
    In mixed form: 142/5

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