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Add 54/28 and 63/35

1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 1 28/35

54/28 + 63/35 is 261/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
    63/35 = 63 × 4/35 × 4 = 252/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/140 + 252/140 = 270 + 252/140 = 522/140
  5. 522/140 simplified gives 261/70
  6. So, 54/28 + 63/35 = 261/70
    In mixed form: 351/70

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