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Add 2/5 and 1/54

2/5 + 1/54 is 113/270.

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,
    2/5 = 2 × 54/5 × 54 = 108/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/270 + 5/270 = 108 + 5/270 = 113/270
  5. So, 2/5 + 1/54 = 113/270

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