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Add 4/28 and 3/54

4/28 + 3/54 is 25/126.

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,
    4/28 = 4 × 27/28 × 27 = 108/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    3/54 = 3 × 14/54 × 14 = 42/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/756 + 42/756 = 108 + 42/756 = 150/756
  5. 150/756 simplified gives 25/126
  6. So, 4/28 + 3/54 = 25/126

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