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Add 45/10 and 5/54

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

45/10 + 5/54 is 124/27.

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,
    5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/270 + 25/270 = 1215 + 25/270 = 1240/270
  5. 1240/270 simplified gives 124/27
  6. So, 45/10 + 5/54 = 124/27
    In mixed form: 416/27

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