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Add 54/9 and 9/30

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 9/30

54/9 + 9/30 is 63/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    54/9 = 54 × 10/9 × 10 = 540/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/90 + 27/90 = 540 + 27/90 = 567/90
  5. 567/90 simplified gives 63/10
  6. So, 54/9 + 9/30 = 63/10
    In mixed form: 63/10

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