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Add 5/54 and 6/7

5/54 + 6/7 is 359/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 7 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    5/54 = 5 × 7/54 × 7 = 35/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
    6/7 = 6 × 54/7 × 54 = 324/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/378 + 324/378 = 35 + 324/378 = 359/378
  5. So, 5/54 + 6/7 = 359/378

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