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Add 7/8 and 9/54

7/8 + 9/54 is 25/24.

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,
    9/54 = 9 × 4/54 × 4 = 36/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/216 + 36/216 = 189 + 36/216 = 225/216
  5. 225/216 simplified gives 25/24
  6. So, 7/8 + 9/54 = 25/24
    In mixed form: 11/24

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