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Add 5/54 and 6/4

1st number: 5/54, 2nd number: 1 2/4

5/54 + 6/4 is 43/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    5/54 = 5 × 2/54 × 2 = 10/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/108 + 162/108 = 10 + 162/108 = 172/108
  5. 172/108 simplified gives 43/27
  6. So, 5/54 + 6/4 = 43/27
    In mixed form: 116/27

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