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Add 27/10 and 54/9

1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 6 0/9

27/10 + 54/9 is 87/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    27/10 = 27 × 9/10 × 9 = 243/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    54/9 = 54 × 10/9 × 10 = 540/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/90 + 540/90 = 243 + 540/90 = 783/90
  5. 783/90 simplified gives 87/10
  6. So, 27/10 + 54/9 = 87/10
    In mixed form: 87/10

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