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Add 49/10 and 6/54

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 6/54

49/10 + 6/54 is 451/90.

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,
    49/10 = 49 × 27/10 × 27 = 1323/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/270 + 30/270 = 1323 + 30/270 = 1353/270
  5. 1353/270 simplified gives 451/90
  6. So, 49/10 + 6/54 = 451/90
    In mixed form: 51/90

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