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Add 9/54 and 25/28

9/54 + 25/28 is 89/84.

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,
    9/54 = 9 × 14/54 × 14 = 126/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    25/28 = 25 × 27/28 × 27 = 675/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/756 + 675/756 = 126 + 675/756 = 801/756
  5. 801/756 simplified gives 89/84
  6. So, 9/54 + 25/28 = 89/84
    In mixed form: 15/84

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