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Add 54/15 and 2/10

1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 2/10

54/15 + 2/10 is 19/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    54/15 = 54 × 2/15 × 2 = 108/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/30 + 6/30 = 108 + 6/30 = 114/30
  5. 114/30 simplified gives 19/5
  6. So, 54/15 + 2/10 = 19/5
    In mixed form: 34/5

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