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Add 4/8 and 5/54

4/8 + 5/54 is 16/27.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    4/8 = 4 × 27/8 × 27 = 108/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/216 + 20/216 = 108 + 20/216 = 128/216
  5. 128/216 simplified gives 16/27
  6. So, 4/8 + 5/54 = 16/27

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