Add 54/28 and 27/6, Solve 1 26/28 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 54/28 and 27/6

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

54/28 + 27/6 is 45/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
54/28 = 54 × 3/28 × 3 = 162/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
27/6 = 27 × 14/6 × 14 = 378/84
Add the two like fractions:
162/84 + 378/84 = 162 + 378/84 = 540/84
540/84 simplified gives 45/7
So, 54/28 + 27/6 = 45/7
In mixed form: 63/7

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