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Add 10/54 and 16/75

10/54 + 16/75 is 269/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    10/54 = 10 × 25/54 × 25 = 250/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    16/75 = 16 × 18/75 × 18 = 288/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/1350 + 288/1350 = 250 + 288/1350 = 538/1350
  5. 538/1350 simplified gives 269/675
  6. So, 10/54 + 16/75 = 269/675

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