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Add 6/8 and 15/54

6/8 + 15/54 is 37/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    6/8 = 6 × 27/8 × 27 = 162/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/216 + 60/216 = 162 + 60/216 = 222/216
  5. 222/216 simplified gives 37/36
  6. So, 6/8 + 15/54 = 37/36
    In mixed form: 11/36

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