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Add 15/10 and 5/54

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

15/10 + 5/54 is 43/27.

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,
    15/10 = 15 × 27/10 × 27 = 405/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/270 + 25/270 = 405 + 25/270 = 430/270
  5. 430/270 simplified gives 43/27
  6. So, 15/10 + 5/54 = 43/27
    In mixed form: 116/27

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