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Add 32/28 and 30/54

1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 30/54

32/28 + 30/54 is 107/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 54 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    32/28 = 32 × 27/28 × 27 = 864/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    30/54 = 30 × 14/54 × 14 = 420/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/756 + 420/756 = 864 + 420/756 = 1284/756
  5. 1284/756 simplified gives 107/63
  6. So, 32/28 + 30/54 = 107/63
    In mixed form: 144/63

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