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Add 54/7 and 2/18

1st number: 7 5/7, 2nd number: 2/18

54/7 + 2/18 is 493/63.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    54/7 = 54 × 18/7 × 18 = 972/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/126 + 14/126 = 972 + 14/126 = 986/126
  5. 986/126 simplified gives 493/63
  6. So, 54/7 + 2/18 = 493/63
    In mixed form: 752/63

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