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Add 28/54 and 14/5

1st number: 28/54, 2nd number: 2 4/5

28/54 + 14/5 is 448/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 5 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 5 × 54 = 270,
    14/5 = 14 × 54/5 × 54 = 756/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/270 + 756/270 = 140 + 756/270 = 896/270
  5. 896/270 simplified gives 448/135
  6. So, 28/54 + 14/5 = 448/135
    In mixed form: 343/135

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