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Add 54/75 and 50/28

1st number: 54/75, 2nd number: 1 22/28

54/75 + 50/28 is 877/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    54/75 = 54 × 28/75 × 28 = 1512/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    50/28 = 50 × 75/28 × 75 = 3750/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/2100 + 3750/2100 = 1512 + 3750/2100 = 5262/2100
  5. 5262/2100 simplified gives 877/350
  6. So, 54/75 + 50/28 = 877/350
    In mixed form: 2177/350

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