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Add 54/27 and 18/10

1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 1 8/10

54/27 + 18/10 is 19/5.

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,
    18/10 = 18 × 27/10 × 27 = 486/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/270 + 486/270 = 540 + 486/270 = 1026/270
  5. 1026/270 simplified gives 19/5
  6. So, 54/27 + 18/10 = 19/5
    In mixed form: 34/5

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