Add 18/28 and 20/54
18/28 + 20/54 is 383/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
18/28 = 18 × 27/28 × 27 = 486/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
20/54 = 20 × 14/54 × 14 = 280/756 - Add the two like fractions:
486/756 + 280/756 = 486 + 280/756 = 766/756 - 766/756 simplified gives 383/378
- So, 18/28 + 20/54 = 383/378
In mixed form: 15/378
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