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Add 54/49 and 6/27

1st number: 1 5/49, 2nd number: 6/27

54/49 + 6/27 is 584/441.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    54/49 = 54 × 27/49 × 27 = 1458/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    6/27 = 6 × 49/27 × 49 = 294/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1458/1323 + 294/1323 = 1458 + 294/1323 = 1752/1323
  5. 1752/1323 simplified gives 584/441
  6. So, 54/49 + 6/27 = 584/441
    In mixed form: 1143/441

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