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Add 28/54 and 6/50

28/54 + 6/50 is 431/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    28/54 = 28 × 25/54 × 25 = 700/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    6/50 = 6 × 27/50 × 27 = 162/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/1350 + 162/1350 = 700 + 162/1350 = 862/1350
  5. 862/1350 simplified gives 431/675
  6. So, 28/54 + 6/50 = 431/675

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