Add 54/28 and 10/5
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 2 0/5
54/28 + 10/5 is 55/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
10/5 = 10 × 28/5 × 28 = 280/140 - Add the two like fractions:
270/140 + 280/140 = 270 + 280/140 = 550/140 - 550/140 simplified gives 55/14
- So, 54/28 + 10/5 = 55/14
In mixed form: 313/14
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