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Add 28/54 and 40/48

28/54 + 40/48 is 73/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    28/54 = 28 × 8/54 × 8 = 224/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    40/48 = 40 × 9/48 × 9 = 360/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/432 + 360/432 = 224 + 360/432 = 584/432
  5. 584/432 simplified gives 73/54
  6. So, 28/54 + 40/48 = 73/54
    In mixed form: 119/54

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