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Add 7/54 and 40/28

1st number: 7/54, 2nd number: 1 12/28

7/54 + 40/28 is 589/378.

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,
    40/28 = 40 × 27/28 × 27 = 1080/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/756 + 1080/756 = 98 + 1080/756 = 1178/756
  5. 1178/756 simplified gives 589/378
  6. So, 7/54 + 40/28 = 589/378
    In mixed form: 1211/378

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