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Add 14/8 and 5/54

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 5/54

14/8 + 5/54 is 199/108.

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,
    14/8 = 14 × 27/8 × 27 = 378/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/216 + 20/216 = 378 + 20/216 = 398/216
  5. 398/216 simplified gives 199/108
  6. So, 14/8 + 5/54 = 199/108
    In mixed form: 191/108

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