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Add 10/54 and 36/80

10/54 + 36/80 is 343/540.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    10/54 = 10 × 40/54 × 40 = 400/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    36/80 = 36 × 27/80 × 27 = 972/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/2160 + 972/2160 = 400 + 972/2160 = 1372/2160
  5. 1372/2160 simplified gives 343/540
  6. So, 10/54 + 36/80 = 343/540

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