Add 2/54 and 9/5, Solve 2/54 + 1 4/5 as a fraction

Add 2/54 and 9/5

1^st number: 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 4/5

2/54 + 9/5 is 248/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
9/5 = 9 × 54/5 × 54 = 486/270
Add the two like fractions:
10/270 + 486/270 = 10 + 486/270 = 496/270
496/270 simplified gives 248/135
So, 2/54 + 9/5 = 248/135
In mixed form: 1113/135

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