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Add 45/10 and 30/54

1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 30/54

45/10 + 30/54 is 91/18.

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,
    45/10 = 45 × 27/10 × 27 = 1215/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/270 + 150/270 = 1215 + 150/270 = 1365/270
  5. 1365/270 simplified gives 91/18
  6. So, 45/10 + 30/54 = 91/18
    In mixed form: 51/18

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