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Add 2/4 and 1/54

2/4 + 1/54 is 14/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    2/4 = 2 × 27/4 × 27 = 54/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    1/54 = 1 × 2/54 × 2 = 2/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/108 + 2/108 = 54 + 2/108 = 56/108
  5. 56/108 simplified gives 14/27
  6. So, 2/4 + 1/54 = 14/27

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