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Add 36/28 and 24/54

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 24/54

36/28 + 24/54 is 109/63.

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,
    36/28 = 36 × 27/28 × 27 = 972/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    24/54 = 24 × 14/54 × 14 = 336/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/756 + 336/756 = 972 + 336/756 = 1308/756
  5. 1308/756 simplified gives 109/63
  6. So, 36/28 + 24/54 = 109/63
    In mixed form: 146/63

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