Add 54/6 and 35/28, Solve 9 0/6 + 1 7/28 as a fraction

Add 54/6 and 35/28

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 7/28

54/6 + 35/28 is 41/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
54/6 = 54 × 14/6 × 14 = 756/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
35/28 = 35 × 3/28 × 3 = 105/84
Add the two like fractions:
756/84 + 105/84 = 756 + 105/84 = 861/84
861/84 simplified gives 41/4
So, 54/6 + 35/28 = 41/4
In mixed form: 101/4

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