Add 9/6 and 54/5, Solve 1 3/6 + 10 4/5 as a fraction

Add 9/6 and 54/5

1^st number: 1 3/6, 2^nd number: 10 4/5

9/6 + 54/5 is 123/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
9/6 = 9 × 5/6 × 5 = 45/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
54/5 = 54 × 6/5 × 6 = 324/30
Add the two like fractions:
45/30 + 324/30 = 45 + 324/30 = 369/30
369/30 simplified gives 123/10
So, 9/6 + 54/5 = 123/10
In mixed form: 123/10

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