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Add 5/10 and 18/54

5/10 + 18/54 is 5/6.

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,
    5/10 = 5 × 27/10 × 27 = 135/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    18/54 = 18 × 5/54 × 5 = 90/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/270 + 90/270 = 135 + 90/270 = 225/270
  5. 225/270 simplified gives 5/6
  6. So, 5/10 + 18/54 = 5/6

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