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Add 10/54 and 8/5

1st number: 10/54, 2nd number: 1 3/5

10/54 + 8/5 is 241/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 5 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 5 × 54 = 270,
    8/5 = 8 × 54/5 × 54 = 432/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/270 + 432/270 = 50 + 432/270 = 482/270
  5. 482/270 simplified gives 241/135
  6. So, 10/54 + 8/5 = 241/135
    In mixed form: 1106/135

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