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Add 10/54 and 50/4

1st number: 10/54, 2nd number: 12 2/4

10/54 + 50/4 is 685/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    10/54 = 10 × 2/54 × 2 = 20/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    50/4 = 50 × 27/4 × 27 = 1350/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/108 + 1350/108 = 20 + 1350/108 = 1370/108
  5. 1370/108 simplified gives 685/54
  6. So, 10/54 + 50/4 = 685/54
    In mixed form: 1237/54

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