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Add 35/2 and 8/54

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/54

35/2 + 8/54 is 953/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   35/2 = 35 × 27/2 × 27 = 945/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   8/54 = 8 × 1/54 × 1 = 8/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/54 + 8/54 = 945 + 8/54 = 953/54
5. So, 35/2 + 8/54 = 953/54
   In mixed form: 1735/54

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