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Add 7/30 and 35/54

7/30 + 35/54 is 119/135.

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,
    7/30 = 7 × 9/30 × 9 = 63/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/270 + 175/270 = 63 + 175/270 = 238/270
  5. 238/270 simplified gives 119/135
  6. So, 7/30 + 35/54 = 119/135

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