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Add 2/3 and 5/54

2/3 + 5/54 is 41/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    2/3 = 2 × 18/3 × 18 = 36/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    5/54 = 5 × 1/54 × 1 = 5/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/54 + 5/54 = 36 + 5/54 = 41/54
  5. So, 2/3 + 5/54 = 41/54

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