Add 2/54 and 42/10
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 4 2/10
2/54 + 42/10 is 572/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
42/10 = 42 × 27/10 × 27 = 1134/270 - Add the two like fractions:
10/270 + 1134/270 = 10 + 1134/270 = 1144/270 - 1144/270 simplified gives 572/135
- So, 2/54 + 42/10 = 572/135
In mixed form: 432/135
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