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Add 8/6 and 45/54

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 45/54

8/6 + 45/54 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   8/6 = 8 × 9/6 × 9 = 72/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   45/54 = 45 × 1/54 × 1 = 45/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/54 + 45/54 = 72 + 45/54 = 117/54
5. 117/54 simplified gives 13/6
6. So, 8/6 + 45/54 = 13/6
   In mixed form: 21/6

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