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Add 9/54 and 3/10

9/54 + 3/10 is 7/15.

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,
    9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    3/10 = 3 × 27/10 × 27 = 81/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/270 + 81/270 = 45 + 81/270 = 126/270
  5. 126/270 simplified gives 7/15
  6. So, 9/54 + 3/10 = 7/15

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