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Add 63/30 and 18/54

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 18/54

63/30 + 18/54 is 73/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    63/30 = 63 × 9/30 × 9 = 567/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    18/54 = 18 × 5/54 × 5 = 90/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/270 + 90/270 = 567 + 90/270 = 657/270
  5. 657/270 simplified gives 73/30
  6. So, 63/30 + 18/54 = 73/30
    In mixed form: 213/30

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