Add 15/54 and 12/28
15/54 + 12/28 is 89/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
15/54 = 15 × 14/54 × 14 = 210/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
12/28 = 12 × 27/28 × 27 = 324/756 - Add the two like fractions:
210/756 + 324/756 = 210 + 324/756 = 534/756 - 534/756 simplified gives 89/126
- So, 15/54 + 12/28 = 89/126
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