Add 54/12 and 9/28
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 9/28
54/12 + 9/28 is 135/28.
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,
9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84 - Add the two like fractions:
378/84 + 27/84 = 378 + 27/84 = 405/84 - 405/84 simplified gives 135/28
- So, 54/12 + 9/28 = 135/28
In mixed form: 423/28
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