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Add 54/28 and 36/10

1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 3 6/10

54/28 + 36/10 is 387/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 10 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 10 × 14 = 140,
    36/10 = 36 × 14/10 × 14 = 504/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/140 + 504/140 = 270 + 504/140 = 774/140
  5. 774/140 simplified gives 387/70
  6. So, 54/28 + 36/10 = 387/70
    In mixed form: 537/70

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