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Add 60/54 and 5/30

1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 5/30

60/54 + 5/30 is 23/18.

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,
    5/30 = 5 × 9/30 × 9 = 45/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/270 + 45/270 = 300 + 45/270 = 345/270
  5. 345/270 simplified gives 23/18
  6. So, 60/54 + 5/30 = 23/18
    In mixed form: 15/18

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