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Add 1/8 and 3/54

1/8 + 3/54 is 13/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    3/54 = 3 × 4/54 × 4 = 12/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/216 + 12/216 = 27 + 12/216 = 39/216
  5. 39/216 simplified gives 13/72
  6. So, 1/8 + 3/54 = 13/72

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