Add 54/10 and 5/18
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 5/18
54/10 + 5/18 is 511/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
54/10 = 54 × 9/10 × 9 = 486/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90 - Add the two like fractions:
486/90 + 25/90 = 486 + 25/90 = 511/90 - So, 54/10 + 5/18 = 511/90
In mixed form: 561/90
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