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Add 5/54 and 4/9

5/54 + 4/9 is 29/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 9 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    5/54 = 5 × 1/54 × 1 = 5/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
    4/9 = 4 × 6/9 × 6 = 24/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/54 + 24/54 = 5 + 24/54 = 29/54
  5. So, 5/54 + 4/9 = 29/54

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