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Add 3/54 and 1/7

3/54 + 1/7 is 25/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 7 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    3/54 = 3 × 7/54 × 7 = 21/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
    1/7 = 1 × 54/7 × 54 = 54/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/378 + 54/378 = 21 + 54/378 = 75/378
  5. 75/378 simplified gives 25/126
  6. So, 3/54 + 1/7 = 25/126

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