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Add 54/28 and 60/30

1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 2 0/30

54/28 + 60/30 is 55/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 30 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 30 × 14 = 420,
    60/30 = 60 × 14/30 × 14 = 840/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/420 + 840/420 = 810 + 840/420 = 1650/420
  5. 1650/420 simplified gives 55/14
  6. So, 54/28 + 60/30 = 55/14
    In mixed form: 313/14

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