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Add 7/28 and 32/54

7/28 + 32/54 is 91/108.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    7/28 = 7 × 27/28 × 27 = 189/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    32/54 = 32 × 14/54 × 14 = 448/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/756 + 448/756 = 189 + 448/756 = 637/756
  5. 637/756 simplified gives 91/108
  6. So, 7/28 + 32/54 = 91/108

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