Add 54/28 and 10/60
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 10/60
54/28 + 10/60 is 44/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 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 60 × 7 = 420,
10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420 - Add the two like fractions:
810/420 + 70/420 = 810 + 70/420 = 880/420 - 880/420 simplified gives 44/21
- So, 54/28 + 10/60 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21
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