Add 5/28 and 54/60
5/28 + 54/60 is 151/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
54/60 = 54 × 7/60 × 7 = 378/420 - Add the two like fractions:
75/420 + 378/420 = 75 + 378/420 = 453/420 - 453/420 simplified gives 151/140
- So, 5/28 + 54/60 = 151/140
In mixed form: 111/140
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