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Add 12/10 and 48/54

1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 48/54

12/10 + 48/54 is 94/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    12/10 = 12 × 27/10 × 27 = 324/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/270 + 240/270 = 324 + 240/270 = 564/270
  5. 564/270 simplified gives 94/45
  6. So, 12/10 + 48/54 = 94/45
    In mixed form: 24/45

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