Add 54/12 and 2/28
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 2/28
54/12 + 2/28 is 32/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
54/12 = 54 × 7/12 × 7 = 378/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84 - Add the two like fractions:
378/84 + 6/84 = 378 + 6/84 = 384/84 - 384/84 simplified gives 32/7
- So, 54/12 + 2/28 = 32/7
In mixed form: 44/7
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