Add 5/54 and 12/28
5/54 + 12/28 is 197/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
5/54 = 5 × 14/54 × 14 = 70/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
12/28 = 12 × 27/28 × 27 = 324/756 - Add the two like fractions:
70/756 + 324/756 = 70 + 324/756 = 394/756 - 394/756 simplified gives 197/378
- So, 5/54 + 12/28 = 197/378
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