Add 54/28 and 21/24, Solve 1 26/28 + 21/24 as a fraction

Add 54/28 and 21/24

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 21/24

54/28 + 21/24 is 157/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
54/28 = 54 × 6/28 × 6 = 324/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168
Add the two like fractions:
324/168 + 147/168 = 324 + 147/168 = 471/168
471/168 simplified gives 157/56
So, 54/28 + 21/24 = 157/56
In mixed form: 245/56

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