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Add 5/54 and 6/10

5/54 + 6/10 is 187/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    6/10 = 6 × 27/10 × 27 = 162/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/270 + 162/270 = 25 + 162/270 = 187/270
  5. So, 5/54 + 6/10 = 187/270

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