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Add 10/60 and 28/54

10/60 + 28/54 is 37/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 54 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    10/60 = 10 × 9/60 × 9 = 90/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    28/54 = 28 × 10/54 × 10 = 280/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/540 + 280/540 = 90 + 280/540 = 370/540
  5. 370/540 simplified gives 37/54
  6. So, 10/60 + 28/54 = 37/54

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