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Add 6/54 and 49/30

1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 1 19/30

6/54 + 49/30 is 157/90.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    49/30 = 49 × 9/30 × 9 = 441/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/270 + 441/270 = 30 + 441/270 = 471/270
  5. 471/270 simplified gives 157/90
  6. So, 6/54 + 49/30 = 157/90
    In mixed form: 167/90

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