Add 2/28 and 21/54
2/28 + 21/54 is 29/63.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 27/28 × 27 = 54/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
21/54 = 21 × 14/54 × 14 = 294/756 - Add the two like fractions:
54/756 + 294/756 = 54 + 294/756 = 348/756 - 348/756 simplified gives 29/63
- So, 2/28 + 21/54 = 29/63
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