Add 54/18 and 28/5
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 5 3/5
54/18 + 28/5 is 43/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
54/18 = 54 × 5/18 × 5 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
28/5 = 28 × 18/5 × 18 = 504/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 504/90 = 270 + 504/90 = 774/90 - 774/90 simplified gives 43/5
- So, 54/18 + 28/5 = 43/5
In mixed form: 83/5
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