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Add 10/4 and 5/54

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 5/54

10/4 + 5/54 is 70/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    10/4 = 10 × 27/4 × 27 = 270/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    5/54 = 5 × 2/54 × 2 = 10/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/108 + 10/108 = 270 + 10/108 = 280/108
  5. 280/108 simplified gives 70/27
  6. So, 10/4 + 5/54 = 70/27
    In mixed form: 216/27

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