Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 30/28 and 4/54

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 4/54

30/28 + 4/54 is 433/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 54 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    30/28 = 30 × 27/28 × 27 = 810/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    4/54 = 4 × 14/54 × 14 = 56/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/756 + 56/756 = 810 + 56/756 = 866/756
  5. 866/756 simplified gives 433/378
  6. So, 30/28 + 4/54 = 433/378
    In mixed form: 155/378

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com