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Add 28/49 and 1/54

28/49 + 1/54 is 223/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    28/49 = 28 × 54/49 × 54 = 1512/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    1/54 = 1 × 49/54 × 49 = 49/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/2646 + 49/2646 = 1512 + 49/2646 = 1561/2646
  5. 1561/2646 simplified gives 223/378
  6. So, 28/49 + 1/54 = 223/378

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