Add 54/10 and 14/28
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 14/28
54/10 + 14/28 is 59/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
54/10 = 54 × 14/10 × 14 = 756/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
756/140 + 70/140 = 756 + 70/140 = 826/140 - 826/140 simplified gives 59/10
- So, 54/10 + 14/28 = 59/10
In mixed form: 59/10
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