Add 2/54 and 45/28
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 1 17/28
2/54 + 45/28 is 1243/756.
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,
2/54 = 2 × 14/54 × 14 = 28/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
45/28 = 45 × 27/28 × 27 = 1215/756 - Add the two like fractions:
28/756 + 1215/756 = 28 + 1215/756 = 1243/756 - So, 2/54 + 45/28 = 1243/756
In mixed form: 1487/756
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