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Add 3/54 and 14/27

3/54 + 14/27 is 31/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    3/54 = 3 × 1/54 × 1 = 3/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    14/27 = 14 × 2/27 × 2 = 28/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/54 + 28/54 = 3 + 28/54 = 31/54
  5. So, 3/54 + 14/27 = 31/54

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