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Add 54/16 and 14/28

1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 14/28

54/16 + 14/28 is 31/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 28 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    54/16 = 54 × 7/16 × 7 = 378/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    14/28 = 14 × 4/28 × 4 = 56/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/112 + 56/112 = 378 + 56/112 = 434/112
  5. 434/112 simplified gives 31/8
  6. So, 54/16 + 14/28 = 31/8
    In mixed form: 37/8

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