Add 28/54 and 30/36
28/54 + 30/36 is 73/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
28/54 = 28 × 2/54 × 2 = 56/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
30/36 = 30 × 3/36 × 3 = 90/108 - Add the two like fractions:
56/108 + 90/108 = 56 + 90/108 = 146/108 - 146/108 simplified gives 73/54
- So, 28/54 + 30/36 = 73/54
In mixed form: 119/54
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