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Add 54/18 and 2/7

1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 2/7

54/18 + 2/7 is 23/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    54/18 = 54 × 7/18 × 7 = 378/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    2/7 = 2 × 18/7 × 18 = 36/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/126 + 36/126 = 378 + 36/126 = 414/126
  5. 414/126 simplified gives 23/7
  6. So, 54/18 + 2/7 = 23/7
    In mixed form: 32/7

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