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Add 36/10 and 16/54

1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 16/54

36/10 + 16/54 is 526/135.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    36/10 = 36 × 27/10 × 27 = 972/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/270 + 80/270 = 972 + 80/270 = 1052/270
  5. 1052/270 simplified gives 526/135
  6. So, 36/10 + 16/54 = 526/135
    In mixed form: 3121/135

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