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Add 36/28 and 4/54

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 4/54

36/28 + 4/54 is 257/189.

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,
    4/54 = 4 × 14/54 × 14 = 56/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/756 + 56/756 = 972 + 56/756 = 1028/756
  5. 1028/756 simplified gives 257/189
  6. So, 36/28 + 4/54 = 257/189
    In mixed form: 168/189

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