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Add 54/81 and 30/5

1st number: 54/81, 2nd number: 6 0/5

54/81 + 30/5 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 5 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    54/81 = 54 × 5/81 × 5 = 270/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
    30/5 = 30 × 81/5 × 81 = 2430/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/405 + 2430/405 = 270 + 2430/405 = 2700/405
  5. 2700/405 simplified gives 20/3
  6. So, 54/81 + 30/5 = 20/3
    In mixed form: 62/3

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