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Add 54/4 and 4/9

1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 4/9

54/4 + 4/9 is 251/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    54/4 = 54 × 9/4 × 9 = 486/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    4/9 = 4 × 4/9 × 4 = 16/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/36 + 16/36 = 486 + 16/36 = 502/36
  5. 502/36 simplified gives 251/18
  6. So, 54/4 + 4/9 = 251/18
    In mixed form: 1317/18

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