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Add 28/5 and 6/54

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 6/54

28/5 + 6/54 is 257/45.

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,
    6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/270 + 30/270 = 1512 + 30/270 = 1542/270
  5. 1542/270 simplified gives 257/45
  6. So, 28/5 + 6/54 = 257/45
    In mixed form: 532/45

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