Add 5/54 and 63/10, Solve 5/54 + 6 3/10 as a fraction

Add 5/54 and 63/10

1^st number: 5/54, 2^nd number: 6 3/10

5/54 + 63/10 is 863/135.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
63/10 = 63 × 27/10 × 27 = 1701/270
Add the two like fractions:
25/270 + 1701/270 = 25 + 1701/270 = 1726/270
1726/270 simplified gives 863/135
So, 5/54 + 63/10 = 863/135
In mixed form: 653/135

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