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Add 42/10 and 25/54

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 25/54

42/10 + 25/54 is 1259/270.

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,
    42/10 = 42 × 27/10 × 27 = 1134/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/270 + 125/270 = 1134 + 125/270 = 1259/270
  5. So, 42/10 + 25/54 = 1259/270
    In mixed form: 4179/270

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