Add 28/15 and 5/54, Solve 1 13/15 + 5/54 as a fraction

Add 28/15 and 5/54

1^st number: 1 13/15, 2^nd number: 5/54

28/15 + 5/54 is 529/270.

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,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
Add the two like fractions:
504/270 + 25/270 = 504 + 25/270 = 529/270
So, 28/15 + 5/54 = 529/270
In mixed form: 1259/270

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