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Add 10/54 and 75/10

1st number: 10/54, 2nd number: 7 5/10

10/54 + 75/10 is 415/54.

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,
    75/10 = 75 × 27/10 × 27 = 2025/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/270 + 2025/270 = 50 + 2025/270 = 2075/270
  5. 2075/270 simplified gives 415/54
  6. So, 10/54 + 75/10 = 415/54
    In mixed form: 737/54

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