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Add 54/28 and 12/40

1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 12/40

54/28 + 12/40 is 78/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
    54/28 = 54 × 10/28 × 10 = 540/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    12/40 = 12 × 7/40 × 7 = 84/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/280 + 84/280 = 540 + 84/280 = 624/280
  5. 624/280 simplified gives 78/35
  6. So, 54/28 + 12/40 = 78/35
    In mixed form: 28/35

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