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Add 75/54 and 1/10

1st number: 1 21/54, 2nd number: 1/10

75/54 + 1/10 is 67/45.

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,
    75/54 = 75 × 5/54 × 5 = 375/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    1/10 = 1 × 27/10 × 27 = 27/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/270 + 27/270 = 375 + 27/270 = 402/270
  5. 402/270 simplified gives 67/45
  6. So, 75/54 + 1/10 = 67/45
    In mixed form: 122/45

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