Add 54/10 and 8/6
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 1 2/6
54/10 + 8/6 is 101/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
54/10 = 54 × 3/10 × 3 = 162/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30 - Add the two like fractions:
162/30 + 40/30 = 162 + 40/30 = 202/30 - 202/30 simplified gives 101/15
- So, 54/10 + 8/6 = 101/15
In mixed form: 611/15
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