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Add 9/2 and 18/54

1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 18/54

9/2 + 18/54 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    9/2 = 9 × 27/2 × 27 = 243/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    18/54 = 18 × 1/54 × 1 = 18/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/54 + 18/54 = 243 + 18/54 = 261/54
  5. 261/54 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 9/2 + 18/54 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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