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Add 54/10 and 8/45

1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 8/45

54/10 + 8/45 is 251/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    54/10 = 54 × 9/10 × 9 = 486/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/90 + 16/90 = 486 + 16/90 = 502/90
  5. 502/90 simplified gives 251/45
  6. So, 54/10 + 8/45 = 251/45
    In mixed form: 526/45

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