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Add 72/54 and 16/10

1st number: 1 18/54, 2nd number: 1 6/10

72/54 + 16/10 is 44/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    72/54 = 72 × 5/54 × 5 = 360/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    16/10 = 16 × 27/10 × 27 = 432/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/270 + 432/270 = 360 + 432/270 = 792/270
  5. 792/270 simplified gives 44/15
  6. So, 72/54 + 16/10 = 44/15
    In mixed form: 214/15

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