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Add 10/14 and 9/54

10/14 + 9/54 is 37/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 54 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
    10/14 = 10 × 27/14 × 27 = 270/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    9/54 = 9 × 7/54 × 7 = 63/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/378 + 63/378 = 270 + 63/378 = 333/378
  5. 333/378 simplified gives 37/42
  6. So, 10/14 + 9/54 = 37/42

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