Add 10/54 and 72/3, Solve 10/54 + 24 0/3 as a fraction

Add 10/54 and 72/3

1^st number: 10/54, 2^nd number: 24 0/3

10/54 + 72/3 is 653/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 3 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
10/54 = 10 × 1/54 × 1 = 10/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
72/3 = 72 × 18/3 × 18 = 1296/54
Add the two like fractions:
10/54 + 1296/54 = 10 + 1296/54 = 1306/54
1306/54 simplified gives 653/27
So, 10/54 + 72/3 = 653/27
In mixed form: 245/27

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