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Add 7/54 and 56/28

1st number: 7/54, 2nd number: 2 0/28

7/54 + 56/28 is 115/54.

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,
    56/28 = 56 × 27/28 × 27 = 1512/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/756 + 1512/756 = 98 + 1512/756 = 1610/756
  5. 1610/756 simplified gives 115/54
  6. So, 7/54 + 56/28 = 115/54
    In mixed form: 27/54

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