Add 28/54 and 12/24
28/54 + 12/24 is 55/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
28/54 = 28 × 4/54 × 4 = 112/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
12/24 = 12 × 9/24 × 9 = 108/216 - Add the two like fractions:
112/216 + 108/216 = 112 + 108/216 = 220/216 - 220/216 simplified gives 55/54
- So, 28/54 + 12/24 = 55/54
In mixed form: 11/54
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