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Add 2/28 and 1/54

2/28 + 1/54 is 17/189.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    2/28 = 2 × 27/28 × 27 = 54/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    1/54 = 1 × 14/54 × 14 = 14/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/756 + 14/756 = 54 + 14/756 = 68/756
  5. 68/756 simplified gives 17/189
  6. So, 2/28 + 1/54 = 17/189

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