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Add 75/8 and 5/54

1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 5/54

75/8 + 5/54 is 2045/216.

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,
    75/8 = 75 × 27/8 × 27 = 2025/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/216 + 20/216 = 2025 + 20/216 = 2045/216
  5. So, 75/8 + 5/54 = 2045/216
    In mixed form: 9101/216

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