Add 54/10 and 27/28
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 27/28
54/10 + 27/28 is 891/140.
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,
27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140 - Add the two like fractions:
756/140 + 135/140 = 756 + 135/140 = 891/140 - So, 54/10 + 27/28 = 891/140
In mixed form: 651/140
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