Add 28/5 and 1/54
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 1/54
28/5 + 1/54 is 1517/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
28/5 = 28 × 54/5 × 54 = 1512/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/270 + 5/270 = 1512 + 5/270 = 1517/270 - So, 28/5 + 1/54 = 1517/270
In mixed form: 5167/270
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