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Add 4/54 and 6/8

4/54 + 6/8 is 89/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    4/54 = 4 × 4/54 × 4 = 16/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    6/8 = 6 × 27/8 × 27 = 162/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/216 + 162/216 = 16 + 162/216 = 178/216
  5. 178/216 simplified gives 89/108
  6. So, 4/54 + 6/8 = 89/108

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