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Add 2/12 and 54/10

1^st number: 2/12, 2^nd number: 5 4/10

2/12 + 54/10 is 167/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   54/10 = 54 × 6/10 × 6 = 324/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/60 + 324/60 = 10 + 324/60 = 334/60
5. 334/60 simplified gives 167/30
6. So, 2/12 + 54/10 = 167/30
   In mixed form: 517/30

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