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Add 21/54 and 48/10

1st number: 21/54, 2nd number: 4 8/10

21/54 + 48/10 is 467/90.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    21/54 = 21 × 5/54 × 5 = 105/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    48/10 = 48 × 27/10 × 27 = 1296/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/270 + 1296/270 = 105 + 1296/270 = 1401/270
  5. 1401/270 simplified gives 467/90
  6. So, 21/54 + 48/10 = 467/90
    In mixed form: 517/90

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