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Add 5/54 and 7/8

5/54 + 7/8 is 209/216.

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,
    7/8 = 7 × 27/8 × 27 = 189/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/216 + 189/216 = 20 + 189/216 = 209/216
  5. So, 5/54 + 7/8 = 209/216

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