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Add 48/9 and 54/10

1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 5 4/10

48/9 + 54/10 is 161/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    48/9 = 48 × 10/9 × 10 = 480/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    54/10 = 54 × 9/10 × 9 = 486/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/90 + 486/90 = 480 + 486/90 = 966/90
  5. 966/90 simplified gives 161/15
  6. So, 48/9 + 54/10 = 161/15
    In mixed form: 1011/15

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