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Add 15/8 and 6/54

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 6/54

15/8 + 6/54 is 143/72.

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,
   15/8 = 15 × 27/8 × 27 = 405/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   6/54 = 6 × 4/54 × 4 = 24/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/216 + 24/216 = 405 + 24/216 = 429/216
5. 429/216 simplified gives 143/72
6. So, 15/8 + 6/54 = 143/72
   In mixed form: 171/72

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