Add 4/3 and 54/10, Solve 1 1/3 + 5 4/10 as a fraction

Add 4/3 and 54/10

1^st number: 1 1/3, 2^nd number: 5 4/10

4/3 + 54/10 is 101/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
4/3 = 4 × 10/3 × 10 = 40/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
54/10 = 54 × 3/10 × 3 = 162/30
Add the two like fractions:
40/30 + 162/30 = 40 + 162/30 = 202/30
202/30 simplified gives 101/15
So, 4/3 + 54/10 = 101/15
In mixed form: 611/15

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