Add 28/30 and 14/54
28/30 + 14/54 is 161/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
28/30 = 28 × 9/30 × 9 = 252/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270 - Add the two like fractions:
252/270 + 70/270 = 252 + 70/270 = 322/270 - 322/270 simplified gives 161/135
- So, 28/30 + 14/54 = 161/135
In mixed form: 126/135
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