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Add 54/28 and 27/35

1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 27/35

54/28 + 27/35 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/140 + 108/140 = 270 + 108/140 = 378/140
  5. 378/140 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 54/28 + 27/35 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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