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Add 54/9 and 14/5

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 2 4/5

54/9 + 14/5 is 44/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    54/9 = 54 × 5/9 × 5 = 270/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    14/5 = 14 × 9/5 × 9 = 126/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/45 + 126/45 = 270 + 126/45 = 396/45
  5. 396/45 simplified gives 44/5
  6. So, 54/9 + 14/5 = 44/5
    In mixed form: 84/5

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