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Add 7/8 and 45/54

7/8 + 45/54 is 41/24.

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,
    7/8 = 7 × 27/8 × 27 = 189/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/216 + 180/216 = 189 + 180/216 = 369/216
  5. 369/216 simplified gives 41/24
  6. So, 7/8 + 45/54 = 41/24
    In mixed form: 117/24

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