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Add 5/54 and 27/8

1^st number: 5/54, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

5/54 + 27/8 is 749/216.

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,
   5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   27/8 = 27 × 27/8 × 27 = 729/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/216 + 729/216 = 20 + 729/216 = 749/216
5. So, 5/54 + 27/8 = 749/216
   In mixed form: 3101/216

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