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Add 54/27 and 16/10

1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 1 6/10

54/27 + 16/10 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    54/27 = 54 × 10/27 × 10 = 540/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    16/10 = 16 × 27/10 × 27 = 432/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/270 + 432/270 = 540 + 432/270 = 972/270
  5. 972/270 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 54/27 + 16/10 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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