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Add 54/30 and 5/28

1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 5/28

54/30 + 5/28 is 277/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 28 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    54/30 = 54 × 14/30 × 14 = 756/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/420 + 75/420 = 756 + 75/420 = 831/420
  5. 831/420 simplified gives 277/140
  6. So, 54/30 + 5/28 = 277/140
    In mixed form: 1137/140

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