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Add 1/28 and 54/80

1/28 + 54/80 is 199/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    1/28 = 1 × 20/28 × 20 = 20/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    54/80 = 54 × 7/80 × 7 = 378/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/560 + 378/560 = 20 + 378/560 = 398/560
  5. 398/560 simplified gives 199/280
  6. So, 1/28 + 54/80 = 199/280

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