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Add 54/10 and 15/81

1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 15/81

54/10 + 15/81 is 754/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 81 is 810

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
    54/10 = 54 × 81/10 × 81 = 4374/810
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
    15/81 = 15 × 10/81 × 10 = 150/810
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4374/810 + 150/810 = 4374 + 150/810 = 4524/810
  5. 4524/810 simplified gives 754/135
  6. So, 54/10 + 15/81 = 754/135
    In mixed form: 579/135

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