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Add 54/28 and 16/25

1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 16/25

54/28 + 16/25 is 899/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    54/28 = 54 × 25/28 × 25 = 1350/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    16/25 = 16 × 28/25 × 28 = 448/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/700 + 448/700 = 1350 + 448/700 = 1798/700
  5. 1798/700 simplified gives 899/350
  6. So, 54/28 + 16/25 = 899/350
    In mixed form: 2199/350

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