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Add 27/54 and 32/10

1st number: 27/54, 2nd number: 3 2/10

27/54 + 32/10 is 37/10.

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,
    27/54 = 27 × 5/54 × 5 = 135/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    32/10 = 32 × 27/10 × 27 = 864/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/270 + 864/270 = 135 + 864/270 = 999/270
  5. 999/270 simplified gives 37/10
  6. So, 27/54 + 32/10 = 37/10
    In mixed form: 37/10

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