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Add 32/54 and 54/10

1st number: 32/54, 2nd number: 5 4/10

32/54 + 54/10 is 809/135.

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,
    32/54 = 32 × 5/54 × 5 = 160/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    54/10 = 54 × 27/10 × 27 = 1458/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/270 + 1458/270 = 160 + 1458/270 = 1618/270
  5. 1618/270 simplified gives 809/135
  6. So, 32/54 + 54/10 = 809/135
    In mixed form: 5134/135

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