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Add 6/54 and 1/28

6/54 + 1/28 is 37/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 28 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    6/54 = 6 × 14/54 × 14 = 84/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    1/28 = 1 × 27/28 × 27 = 27/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/756 + 27/756 = 84 + 27/756 = 111/756
  5. 111/756 simplified gives 37/252
  6. So, 6/54 + 1/28 = 37/252

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