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Add 8/27 and 54/30

1st number: 8/27, 2nd number: 1 24/30

8/27 + 54/30 is 283/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    54/30 = 54 × 9/30 × 9 = 486/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/270 + 486/270 = 80 + 486/270 = 566/270
  5. 566/270 simplified gives 283/135
  6. So, 8/27 + 54/30 = 283/135
    In mixed form: 213/135

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