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Add 10/5 and 6/54

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 6/54

10/5 + 6/54 is 19/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    10/5 = 10 × 54/5 × 54 = 540/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/270 + 30/270 = 540 + 30/270 = 570/270
  5. 570/270 simplified gives 19/9
  6. So, 10/5 + 6/54 = 19/9
    In mixed form: 21/9

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