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Add 8/54 and 9/8

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

8/54 + 9/8 is 275/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    8/54 = 8 × 4/54 × 4 = 32/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    9/8 = 9 × 27/8 × 27 = 243/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/216 + 243/216 = 32 + 243/216 = 275/216
  5. So, 8/54 + 9/8 = 275/216
    In mixed form: 159/216

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