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Add 10/54 and 5/10

10/54 + 5/10 is 37/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    5/10 = 5 × 27/10 × 27 = 135/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/270 + 135/270 = 50 + 135/270 = 185/270
  5. 185/270 simplified gives 37/54
  6. So, 10/54 + 5/10 = 37/54

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