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Add 3/54 and 7/10

3/54 + 7/10 is 34/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    7/10 = 7 × 27/10 × 27 = 189/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/270 + 189/270 = 15 + 189/270 = 204/270
  5. 204/270 simplified gives 34/45
  6. So, 3/54 + 7/10 = 34/45

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