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Add 6/54 and 50/30

1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 1 20/30

6/54 + 50/30 is 16/9.

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,
    50/30 = 50 × 9/30 × 9 = 450/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/270 + 450/270 = 30 + 450/270 = 480/270
  5. 480/270 simplified gives 16/9
  6. So, 6/54 + 50/30 = 16/9
    In mixed form: 17/9

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