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Add 9/54 and 30/8

1st number: 9/54, 2nd number: 3 6/8

9/54 + 30/8 is 47/12.

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,
    9/54 = 9 × 4/54 × 4 = 36/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    30/8 = 30 × 27/8 × 27 = 810/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/216 + 810/216 = 36 + 810/216 = 846/216
  5. 846/216 simplified gives 47/12
  6. So, 9/54 + 30/8 = 47/12
    In mixed form: 311/12

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