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Add 60/6 and 15/54

1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 15/54

60/6 + 15/54 is 185/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    60/6 = 60 × 9/6 × 9 = 540/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    15/54 = 15 × 1/54 × 1 = 15/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/54 + 15/54 = 540 + 15/54 = 555/54
  5. 555/54 simplified gives 185/18
  6. So, 60/6 + 15/54 = 185/18
    In mixed form: 105/18

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