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Add 50/9 and 28/54

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 28/54

50/9 + 28/54 is 164/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
    50/9 = 50 × 6/9 × 6 = 300/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    28/54 = 28 × 1/54 × 1 = 28/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/54 + 28/54 = 300 + 28/54 = 328/54
  5. 328/54 simplified gives 164/27
  6. So, 50/9 + 28/54 = 164/27
    In mixed form: 62/27

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