Add 50/54 and 5/28
50/54 + 5/28 is 835/756.
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,
50/54 = 50 × 14/54 × 14 = 700/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
5/28 = 5 × 27/28 × 27 = 135/756 - Add the two like fractions:
700/756 + 135/756 = 700 + 135/756 = 835/756 - So, 50/54 + 5/28 = 835/756
In mixed form: 179/756
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