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Add 54/10 and 25/3

1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 8 1/3

54/10 + 25/3 is 206/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 3 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    54/10 = 54 × 3/10 × 3 = 162/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    25/3 = 25 × 10/3 × 10 = 250/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/30 + 250/30 = 162 + 250/30 = 412/30
  5. 412/30 simplified gives 206/15
  6. So, 54/10 + 25/3 = 206/15
    In mixed form: 1311/15

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