Add 2/28 and 42/54
2/28 + 42/54 is 107/126.
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,
42/54 = 42 × 14/54 × 14 = 588/756 - Add the two like fractions:
54/756 + 588/756 = 54 + 588/756 = 642/756 - 642/756 simplified gives 107/126
- So, 2/28 + 42/54 = 107/126
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