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Add 63/30 and 24/54

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 24/54

63/30 + 24/54 is 229/90.

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,
    24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/270 + 120/270 = 567 + 120/270 = 687/270
  5. 687/270 simplified gives 229/90
  6. So, 63/30 + 24/54 = 229/90
    In mixed form: 249/90

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