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Add 98/28 and 5/54

1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 5/54

98/28 + 5/54 is 97/27.

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,
    98/28 = 98 × 27/28 × 27 = 2646/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    5/54 = 5 × 14/54 × 14 = 70/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/756 + 70/756 = 2646 + 70/756 = 2716/756
  5. 2716/756 simplified gives 97/27
  6. So, 98/28 + 5/54 = 97/27
    In mixed form: 316/27

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