Add 54/28 and 10/15
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 10/15
54/28 + 10/15 is 109/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 15 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
54/28 = 54 × 15/28 × 15 = 810/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
10/15 = 10 × 28/15 × 28 = 280/420 - Add the two like fractions:
810/420 + 280/420 = 810 + 280/420 = 1090/420 - 1090/420 simplified gives 109/42
- So, 54/28 + 10/15 = 109/42
In mixed form: 225/42
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