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Add 54/16 and 36/28

1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 1 8/28

54/16 + 36/28 is 261/56.

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,
    36/28 = 36 × 4/28 × 4 = 144/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/112 + 144/112 = 378 + 144/112 = 522/112
  5. 522/112 simplified gives 261/56
  6. So, 54/16 + 36/28 = 261/56
    In mixed form: 437/56

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