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Add 54/18 and 6/54

1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 6/54

54/18 + 6/54 is 28/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    54/18 = 54 × 3/18 × 3 = 162/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    6/54 = 6 × 1/54 × 1 = 6/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/54 + 6/54 = 162 + 6/54 = 168/54
  5. 168/54 simplified gives 28/9
  6. So, 54/18 + 6/54 = 28/9
    In mixed form: 31/9

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