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Add 28/54 and 12/4

1st number: 28/54, 2nd number: 3 0/4

28/54 + 12/4 is 95/27.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    28/54 = 28 × 2/54 × 2 = 56/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    12/4 = 12 × 27/4 × 27 = 324/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/108 + 324/108 = 56 + 324/108 = 380/108
  5. 380/108 simplified gives 95/27
  6. So, 28/54 + 12/4 = 95/27
    In mixed form: 314/27

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