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Add 50/28 and 2/54

1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 2/54

50/28 + 2/54 is 689/378.

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,
    50/28 = 50 × 27/28 × 27 = 1350/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    2/54 = 2 × 14/54 × 14 = 28/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/756 + 28/756 = 1350 + 28/756 = 1378/756
  5. 1378/756 simplified gives 689/378
  6. So, 50/28 + 2/54 = 689/378
    In mixed form: 1311/378

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