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Add 48/10 and 20/54

1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 20/54

48/10 + 20/54 is 698/135.

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,
    48/10 = 48 × 27/10 × 27 = 1296/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/270 + 100/270 = 1296 + 100/270 = 1396/270
  5. 1396/270 simplified gives 698/135
  6. So, 48/10 + 20/54 = 698/135
    In mixed form: 523/135

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