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Add 4/54 and 1/49

4/54 + 1/49 is 125/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    4/54 = 4 × 49/54 × 49 = 196/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    1/49 = 1 × 54/49 × 54 = 54/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/2646 + 54/2646 = 196 + 54/2646 = 250/2646
  5. 250/2646 simplified gives 125/1323
  6. So, 4/54 + 1/49 = 125/1323

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