Add 5/18 and 28/54
5/18 + 28/54 is 43/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
5/18 = 5 × 3/18 × 3 = 15/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
28/54 = 28 × 1/54 × 1 = 28/54 - Add the two like fractions:
15/54 + 28/54 = 15 + 28/54 = 43/54 - So, 5/18 + 28/54 = 43/54
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