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Add 54/27 and 6/49

1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 6/49

54/27 + 6/49 is 104/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    54/27 = 54 × 49/27 × 49 = 2646/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    6/49 = 6 × 27/49 × 27 = 162/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/1323 + 162/1323 = 2646 + 162/1323 = 2808/1323
  5. 2808/1323 simplified gives 104/49
  6. So, 54/27 + 6/49 = 104/49
    In mixed form: 26/49

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