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Add 54/10 and 49/12

1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 4 1/12

54/10 + 49/12 is 569/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    54/10 = 54 × 6/10 × 6 = 324/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/60 + 245/60 = 324 + 245/60 = 569/60
  5. So, 54/10 + 49/12 = 569/60
    In mixed form: 929/60

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