Add 54/28 and 14/5
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 2 4/5
54/28 + 14/5 is 331/70.
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,
14/5 = 14 × 28/5 × 28 = 392/140 - Add the two like fractions:
270/140 + 392/140 = 270 + 392/140 = 662/140 - 662/140 simplified gives 331/70
- So, 54/28 + 14/5 = 331/70
In mixed form: 451/70
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