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Add 54/10 and 70/72

1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 70/72

54/10 + 70/72 is 1147/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    54/10 = 54 × 36/10 × 36 = 1944/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    70/72 = 70 × 5/72 × 5 = 350/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/360 + 350/360 = 1944 + 350/360 = 2294/360
  5. 2294/360 simplified gives 1147/180
  6. So, 54/10 + 70/72 = 1147/180
    In mixed form: 667/180

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