Add 54/28 and 10/30
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 10/30
54/28 + 10/30 is 95/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 30 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 30 × 14 = 420,
10/30 = 10 × 14/30 × 14 = 140/420 - Add the two like fractions:
810/420 + 140/420 = 810 + 140/420 = 950/420 - 950/420 simplified gives 95/42
- So, 54/28 + 10/30 = 95/42
In mixed form: 211/42
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