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Add 18/5 and 5/54

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 5/54

18/5 + 5/54 is 997/270.

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,
    18/5 = 18 × 54/5 × 54 = 972/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/270 + 25/270 = 972 + 25/270 = 997/270
  5. So, 18/5 + 5/54 = 997/270
    In mixed form: 3187/270

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