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Add 5/54 and 72/4

1st number: 5/54, 2nd number: 18 0/4

5/54 + 72/4 is 977/54.

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,
    72/4 = 72 × 27/4 × 27 = 1944/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/108 + 1944/108 = 10 + 1944/108 = 1954/108
  5. 1954/108 simplified gives 977/54
  6. So, 5/54 + 72/4 = 977/54
    In mixed form: 185/54

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