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Add 28/54 and 60/15

1st number: 28/54, 2nd number: 4 0/15

28/54 + 60/15 is 122/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 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 15 × 18 = 270,
    60/15 = 60 × 18/15 × 18 = 1080/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/270 + 1080/270 = 140 + 1080/270 = 1220/270
  5. 1220/270 simplified gives 122/27
  6. So, 28/54 + 60/15 = 122/27
    In mixed form: 414/27

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