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Add 81/54 and 64/30

1st number: 1 27/54, 2nd number: 2 4/30

81/54 + 64/30 is 109/30.

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,
    81/54 = 81 × 5/54 × 5 = 405/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    64/30 = 64 × 9/30 × 9 = 576/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/270 + 576/270 = 405 + 576/270 = 981/270
  5. 981/270 simplified gives 109/30
  6. So, 81/54 + 64/30 = 109/30
    In mixed form: 319/30

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