Add 2/54 and 32/9, Solve 2/54 + 3 5/9 as a fraction

Add 2/54 and 32/9

1^st number: 2/54, 2^nd number: 3 5/9

2/54 + 32/9 is 97/27.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
2/54 = 2 × 1/54 × 1 = 2/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
32/9 = 32 × 6/9 × 6 = 192/54
Add the two like fractions:
2/54 + 192/54 = 2 + 192/54 = 194/54
194/54 simplified gives 97/27
So, 2/54 + 32/9 = 97/27
In mixed form: 316/27

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