Add 36/28 and 42/54, Solve 1 8/28 + 42/54 as a fraction

Add 36/28 and 42/54

1^st number: 1 8/28, 2^nd number: 42/54

36/28 + 42/54 is 130/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
36/28 = 36 × 27/28 × 27 = 972/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
42/54 = 42 × 14/54 × 14 = 588/756
Add the two like fractions:
972/756 + 588/756 = 972 + 588/756 = 1560/756
1560/756 simplified gives 130/63
So, 36/28 + 42/54 = 130/63
In mixed form: 24/63

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