Add 45/28 and 4/54
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 4/54
45/28 + 4/54 is 1271/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
45/28 = 45 × 27/28 × 27 = 1215/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
4/54 = 4 × 14/54 × 14 = 56/756 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/756 + 56/756 = 1215 + 56/756 = 1271/756 - So, 45/28 + 4/54 = 1271/756
In mixed form: 1515/756
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