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Add 28/54 and 14/30

28/54 + 14/30 is 133/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    28/54 = 28 × 5/54 × 5 = 140/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    14/30 = 14 × 9/30 × 9 = 126/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/270 + 126/270 = 140 + 126/270 = 266/270
  5. 266/270 simplified gives 133/135
  6. So, 28/54 + 14/30 = 133/135

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