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Add 30/28 and 54/60

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 54/60

30/28 + 54/60 is 69/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    30/28 = 30 × 15/28 × 15 = 450/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    54/60 = 54 × 7/60 × 7 = 378/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/420 + 378/420 = 450 + 378/420 = 828/420
  5. 828/420 simplified gives 69/35
  6. So, 30/28 + 54/60 = 69/35
    In mixed form: 134/35

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