Add 28/5 and 6/54
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 6/54
28/5 + 6/54 is 257/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
28/5 = 28 × 54/5 × 54 = 1512/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/270 + 30/270 = 1512 + 30/270 = 1542/270 - 1542/270 simplified gives 257/45
- So, 28/5 + 6/54 = 257/45
In mixed form: 532/45
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