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Add 28/48 and 14/54

28/48 + 14/54 is 91/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 54 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    28/48 = 28 × 9/48 × 9 = 252/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    14/54 = 14 × 8/54 × 8 = 112/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/432 + 112/432 = 252 + 112/432 = 364/432
  5. 364/432 simplified gives 91/108
  6. So, 28/48 + 14/54 = 91/108

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