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Add 54/10 and 7/27

1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 7/27

54/10 + 7/27 is 764/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    54/10 = 54 × 27/10 × 27 = 1458/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    7/27 = 7 × 10/27 × 10 = 70/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1458/270 + 70/270 = 1458 + 70/270 = 1528/270
  5. 1528/270 simplified gives 764/135
  6. So, 54/10 + 7/27 = 764/135
    In mixed form: 589/135

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