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Add 50/10 and 1/54

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1/54

50/10 + 1/54 is 271/54.

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,
    50/10 = 50 × 27/10 × 27 = 1350/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/270 + 5/270 = 1350 + 5/270 = 1355/270
  5. 1355/270 simplified gives 271/54
  6. So, 50/10 + 1/54 = 271/54
    In mixed form: 51/54

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