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Add 54/28 and 5/60

1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 5/60

54/28 + 5/60 is 169/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    54/28 = 54 × 15/28 × 15 = 810/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/420 + 35/420 = 810 + 35/420 = 845/420
  5. 845/420 simplified gives 169/84
  6. So, 54/28 + 5/60 = 169/84
    In mixed form: 21/84

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