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Add 8/54 and 2/5

8/54 + 2/5 is 74/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 5 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    2/5 = 2 × 54/5 × 54 = 108/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/270 + 108/270 = 40 + 108/270 = 148/270
  5. 148/270 simplified gives 74/135
  6. So, 8/54 + 2/5 = 74/135

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