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Add 54/18 and 14/5

1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 2 4/5

54/18 + 14/5 is 29/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    54/18 = 54 × 5/18 × 5 = 270/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    14/5 = 14 × 18/5 × 18 = 252/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/90 + 252/90 = 270 + 252/90 = 522/90
  5. 522/90 simplified gives 29/5
  6. So, 54/18 + 14/5 = 29/5
    In mixed form: 54/5

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