Add 54/28 and 15/12
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 1 3/12
54/28 + 15/12 is 89/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
54/28 = 54 × 3/28 × 3 = 162/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
15/12 = 15 × 7/12 × 7 = 105/84 - Add the two like fractions:
162/84 + 105/84 = 162 + 105/84 = 267/84 - 267/84 simplified gives 89/28
- So, 54/28 + 15/12 = 89/28
In mixed form: 35/28
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