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Add 28/2 and 63/54

1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 1 9/54

28/2 + 63/54 is 91/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    28/2 = 28 × 27/2 × 27 = 756/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    63/54 = 63 × 1/54 × 1 = 63/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/54 + 63/54 = 756 + 63/54 = 819/54
  5. 819/54 simplified gives 91/6
  6. So, 28/2 + 63/54 = 91/6
    In mixed form: 151/6

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