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Add 96/54 and 7/30

1st number: 1 42/54, 2nd number: 7/30

96/54 + 7/30 is 181/90.

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,
    96/54 = 96 × 5/54 × 5 = 480/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    7/30 = 7 × 9/30 × 9 = 63/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/270 + 63/270 = 480 + 63/270 = 543/270
  5. 543/270 simplified gives 181/90
  6. So, 96/54 + 7/30 = 181/90
    In mixed form: 21/90

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