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Add 72/30 and 27/54

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 27/54

72/30 + 27/54 is 29/10.

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,
   72/30 = 72 × 9/30 × 9 = 648/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   27/54 = 27 × 5/54 × 5 = 135/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/270 + 135/270 = 648 + 135/270 = 783/270
5. 783/270 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 72/30 + 27/54 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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