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Add 2/54 and 7/4

1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 1 3/4

2/54 + 7/4 is 193/108.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    7/4 = 7 × 27/4 × 27 = 189/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/108 + 189/108 = 4 + 189/108 = 193/108
  5. So, 2/54 + 7/4 = 193/108
    In mixed form: 185/108

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