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Add 1/54 and 90/28

1st number: 1/54, 2nd number: 3 6/28

1/54 + 90/28 is 611/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 28 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    1/54 = 1 × 14/54 × 14 = 14/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    90/28 = 90 × 27/28 × 27 = 2430/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/756 + 2430/756 = 14 + 2430/756 = 2444/756
  5. 2444/756 simplified gives 611/189
  6. So, 1/54 + 90/28 = 611/189
    In mixed form: 344/189

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