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Add 54/3 and 50/28

1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 1 22/28

54/3 + 50/28 is 277/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    54/3 = 54 × 28/3 × 28 = 1512/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/84 + 150/84 = 1512 + 150/84 = 1662/84
  5. 1662/84 simplified gives 277/14
  6. So, 54/3 + 50/28 = 277/14
    In mixed form: 1911/14

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