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Add 28/4 and 5/54

1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 5/54

28/4 + 5/54 is 383/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    28/4 = 28 × 27/4 × 27 = 756/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    5/54 = 5 × 2/54 × 2 = 10/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/108 + 10/108 = 756 + 10/108 = 766/108
  5. 766/108 simplified gives 383/54
  6. So, 28/4 + 5/54 = 383/54
    In mixed form: 75/54

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