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Add 70/28 and 50/54

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 50/54

70/28 + 50/54 is 185/54.

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,
   70/28 = 70 × 27/28 × 27 = 1890/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   50/54 = 50 × 14/54 × 14 = 700/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/756 + 700/756 = 1890 + 700/756 = 2590/756
5. 2590/756 simplified gives 185/54
6. So, 70/28 + 50/54 = 185/54
   In mixed form: 323/54

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