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Add 54/12 and 21/10

1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 2 1/10

54/12 + 21/10 is 33/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 10 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    21/10 = 21 × 6/10 × 6 = 126/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/60 + 126/60 = 270 + 126/60 = 396/60
  5. 396/60 simplified gives 33/5
  6. So, 54/12 + 21/10 = 33/5
    In mixed form: 63/5

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