Add 3/54 and 27/3, Solve 3/54 + 9 0/3 as a fraction

Add 3/54 and 27/3

1^st number: 3/54, 2^nd number: 9 0/3

3/54 + 27/3 is 163/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 3 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
3/54 = 3 × 1/54 × 1 = 3/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
27/3 = 27 × 18/3 × 18 = 486/54
Add the two like fractions:
3/54 + 486/54 = 3 + 486/54 = 489/54
489/54 simplified gives 163/18
So, 3/54 + 27/3 = 163/18
In mixed form: 91/18

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