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Add 28/36 and 4/54

28/36 + 4/54 is 23/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    28/36 = 28 × 3/36 × 3 = 84/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    4/54 = 4 × 2/54 × 2 = 8/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/108 + 8/108 = 84 + 8/108 = 92/108
  5. 92/108 simplified gives 23/27
  6. So, 28/36 + 4/54 = 23/27

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