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Add 8/54 and 35/15

1st number: 8/54, 2nd number: 2 5/15

8/54 + 35/15 is 67/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 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 15 × 18 = 270,
    35/15 = 35 × 18/15 × 18 = 630/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/270 + 630/270 = 40 + 630/270 = 670/270
  5. 670/270 simplified gives 67/27
  6. So, 8/54 + 35/15 = 67/27
    In mixed form: 213/27

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