Add 28/15 and 2/54
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 2/54
28/15 + 2/54 is 257/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
28/15 = 28 × 18/15 × 18 = 504/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Add the two like fractions:
504/270 + 10/270 = 504 + 10/270 = 514/270 - 514/270 simplified gives 257/135
- So, 28/15 + 2/54 = 257/135
In mixed form: 1122/135
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