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Add 7/54 and 27/28

7/54 + 27/28 is 827/756.

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,
    7/54 = 7 × 14/54 × 14 = 98/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    27/28 = 27 × 27/28 × 27 = 729/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/756 + 729/756 = 98 + 729/756 = 827/756
  5. So, 7/54 + 27/28 = 827/756
    In mixed form: 171/756

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