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Add 15/54 and 12/28

15/54 + 12/28 is 89/126.

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,
    15/54 = 15 × 14/54 × 14 = 210/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    12/28 = 12 × 27/28 × 27 = 324/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/756 + 324/756 = 210 + 324/756 = 534/756
  5. 534/756 simplified gives 89/126
  6. So, 15/54 + 12/28 = 89/126

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