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Add 45/54 and 5/28

45/54 + 5/28 is 85/84.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    45/54 = 45 × 14/54 × 14 = 630/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    5/28 = 5 × 27/28 × 27 = 135/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/756 + 135/756 = 630 + 135/756 = 765/756
  5. 765/756 simplified gives 85/84
  6. So, 45/54 + 5/28 = 85/84
    In mixed form: 11/84

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