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Add 27/4 and 15/54

1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 15/54

27/4 + 15/54 is 253/36.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    27/4 = 27 × 27/4 × 27 = 729/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/108 + 30/108 = 729 + 30/108 = 759/108
  5. 759/108 simplified gives 253/36
  6. So, 27/4 + 15/54 = 253/36
    In mixed form: 71/36

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