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Add 1/5 and 2/54

1/5 + 2/54 is 32/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    1/5 = 1 × 54/5 × 54 = 54/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/270 + 10/270 = 54 + 10/270 = 64/270
  5. 64/270 simplified gives 32/135
  6. So, 1/5 + 2/54 = 32/135

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