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Add 54/5 and 3/54

1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 3/54

54/5 + 3/54 is 977/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    54/5 = 54 × 54/5 × 54 = 2916/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2916/270 + 15/270 = 2916 + 15/270 = 2931/270
  5. 2931/270 simplified gives 977/90
  6. So, 54/5 + 3/54 = 977/90
    In mixed form: 1077/90

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