Add 28/54 and 10/20
28/54 + 10/20 is 55/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
28/54 = 28 × 10/54 × 10 = 280/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
10/20 = 10 × 27/20 × 27 = 270/540 - Add the two like fractions:
280/540 + 270/540 = 280 + 270/540 = 550/540 - 550/540 simplified gives 55/54
- So, 28/54 + 10/20 = 55/54
In mixed form: 11/54
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