Add 28/54 and 35/45
28/54 + 35/45 is 35/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
28/54 = 28 × 5/54 × 5 = 140/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
35/45 = 35 × 6/45 × 6 = 210/270 - Add the two like fractions:
140/270 + 210/270 = 140 + 210/270 = 350/270 - 350/270 simplified gives 35/27
- So, 28/54 + 35/45 = 35/27
In mixed form: 18/27
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