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Add 18/35 and 28/54

18/35 + 28/54 is 976/945.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    18/35 = 18 × 54/35 × 54 = 972/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    28/54 = 28 × 35/54 × 35 = 980/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/1890 + 980/1890 = 972 + 980/1890 = 1952/1890
  5. 1952/1890 simplified gives 976/945
  6. So, 18/35 + 28/54 = 976/945
    In mixed form: 131/945

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