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Add 28/50 and 54/60

28/50 + 54/60 is 73/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    28/50 = 28 × 6/50 × 6 = 168/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/300 + 270/300 = 168 + 270/300 = 438/300
  5. 438/300 simplified gives 73/50
  6. So, 28/50 + 54/60 = 73/50
    In mixed form: 123/50

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