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Add 28/5 and 36/54

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 36/54

28/5 + 36/54 is 94/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    28/5 = 28 × 54/5 × 54 = 1512/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/270 + 180/270 = 1512 + 180/270 = 1692/270
  5. 1692/270 simplified gives 94/15
  6. So, 28/5 + 36/54 = 94/15
    In mixed form: 64/15

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