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Add 60/54 and 3/30

1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 3/30

60/54 + 3/30 is 109/90.

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,
    60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    3/30 = 3 × 9/30 × 9 = 27/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/270 + 27/270 = 300 + 27/270 = 327/270
  5. 327/270 simplified gives 109/90
  6. So, 60/54 + 3/30 = 109/90
    In mixed form: 119/90

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