Add 5/3 and 28/54, Solve 1 2/3 + 28/54 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 28/54

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 28/54

5/3 + 28/54 is 59/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
5/3 = 5 × 18/3 × 18 = 90/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
28/54 = 28 × 1/54 × 1 = 28/54
Add the two like fractions:
90/54 + 28/54 = 90 + 28/54 = 118/54
118/54 simplified gives 59/27
So, 5/3 + 28/54 = 59/27
In mixed form: 25/27

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