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Add 10/3 and 60/54

1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 1 6/54

10/3 + 60/54 is 40/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    10/3 = 10 × 18/3 × 18 = 180/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    60/54 = 60 × 1/54 × 1 = 60/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/54 + 60/54 = 180 + 60/54 = 240/54
  5. 240/54 simplified gives 40/9
  6. So, 10/3 + 60/54 = 40/9
    In mixed form: 44/9

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