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Add 72/30 and 9/54

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 9/54

72/30 + 9/54 is 77/30.

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,
    72/30 = 72 × 9/30 × 9 = 648/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/270 + 45/270 = 648 + 45/270 = 693/270
  5. 693/270 simplified gives 77/30
  6. So, 72/30 + 9/54 = 77/30
    In mixed form: 217/30

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