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Add 42/10 and 8/54

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 8/54

42/10 + 8/54 is 587/135.

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,
    42/10 = 42 × 27/10 × 27 = 1134/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/270 + 40/270 = 1134 + 40/270 = 1174/270
  5. 1174/270 simplified gives 587/135
  6. So, 42/10 + 8/54 = 587/135
    In mixed form: 447/135

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