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Add 2/54 and 28/9

1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 3 1/9

2/54 + 28/9 is 85/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 9 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    2/54 = 2 × 1/54 × 1 = 2/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
    28/9 = 28 × 6/9 × 6 = 168/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/54 + 168/54 = 2 + 168/54 = 170/54
  5. 170/54 simplified gives 85/27
  6. So, 2/54 + 28/9 = 85/27
    In mixed form: 34/27

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