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Add 70/54 and 2/30

1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 2/30

70/54 + 2/30 is 184/135.

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,
    70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    2/30 = 2 × 9/30 × 9 = 18/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/270 + 18/270 = 350 + 18/270 = 368/270
  5. 368/270 simplified gives 184/135
  6. So, 70/54 + 2/30 = 184/135
    In mixed form: 149/135

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