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Add 56/30 and 84/54

1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 1 30/54

56/30 + 84/54 is 154/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    56/30 = 56 × 9/30 × 9 = 504/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    84/54 = 84 × 5/54 × 5 = 420/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/270 + 420/270 = 504 + 420/270 = 924/270
  5. 924/270 simplified gives 154/45
  6. So, 56/30 + 84/54 = 154/45
    In mixed form: 319/45

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