Add 5/75 and 28/54
5/75 + 28/54 is 79/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
5/75 = 5 × 18/75 × 18 = 90/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
28/54 = 28 × 25/54 × 25 = 700/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1350 + 700/1350 = 90 + 700/1350 = 790/1350 - 790/1350 simplified gives 79/135
- So, 5/75 + 28/54 = 79/135
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