Add 10/5 and 7/54
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 7/54
10/5 + 7/54 is 115/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
10/5 = 10 × 54/5 × 54 = 540/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270 - Add the two like fractions:
540/270 + 35/270 = 540 + 35/270 = 575/270 - 575/270 simplified gives 115/54
- So, 10/5 + 7/54 = 115/54
In mixed form: 27/54
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