Add 5/35 and 28/54
5/35 + 28/54 is 125/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
5/35 = 5 × 54/35 × 54 = 270/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
28/54 = 28 × 35/54 × 35 = 980/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1890 + 980/1890 = 270 + 980/1890 = 1250/1890 - 1250/1890 simplified gives 125/189
- So, 5/35 + 28/54 = 125/189
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