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Add 54/3 and 12/10

1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 1 2/10

54/3 + 12/10 is 96/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    54/3 = 54 × 10/3 × 10 = 540/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    12/10 = 12 × 3/10 × 3 = 36/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/30 + 36/30 = 540 + 36/30 = 576/30
  5. 576/30 simplified gives 96/5
  6. So, 54/3 + 12/10 = 96/5
    In mixed form: 191/5

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