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Add 5/54 and 35/28

1st number: 5/54, 2nd number: 1 7/28

5/54 + 35/28 is 145/108.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    5/54 = 5 × 14/54 × 14 = 70/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    35/28 = 35 × 27/28 × 27 = 945/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/756 + 945/756 = 70 + 945/756 = 1015/756
  5. 1015/756 simplified gives 145/108
  6. So, 5/54 + 35/28 = 145/108
    In mixed form: 137/108

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