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Add 6/54 and 8/30

6/54 + 8/30 is 17/45.

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,
    8/30 = 8 × 9/30 × 9 = 72/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/270 + 72/270 = 30 + 72/270 = 102/270
  5. 102/270 simplified gives 17/45
  6. So, 6/54 + 8/30 = 17/45

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