Add 6/54 and 15/10, Solve 6/54 + 1 5/10 as a fraction

Add 6/54 and 15/10

1^st number: 6/54, 2^nd number: 1 5/10

6/54 + 15/10 is 29/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
15/10 = 15 × 27/10 × 27 = 405/270
Add the two like fractions:
30/270 + 405/270 = 30 + 405/270 = 435/270
435/270 simplified gives 29/18
So, 6/54 + 15/10 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18

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