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Add 54/28 and 3/72

1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 3/72

54/28 + 3/72 is 331/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
    54/28 = 54 × 18/28 × 18 = 972/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/504 + 21/504 = 972 + 21/504 = 993/504
  5. 993/504 simplified gives 331/168
  6. So, 54/28 + 3/72 = 331/168
    In mixed form: 1163/168

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