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Add 15/18 and 7/54

15/18 + 7/54 is 26/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   15/18 = 15 × 3/18 × 3 = 45/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   7/54 = 7 × 1/54 × 1 = 7/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/54 + 7/54 = 45 + 7/54 = 52/54
5. 52/54 simplified gives 26/27
6. So, 15/18 + 7/54 = 26/27

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