Add 54/28 and 27/24
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 1 3/24
54/28 + 27/24 is 171/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168 - Add the two like fractions:
324/168 + 189/168 = 324 + 189/168 = 513/168 - 513/168 simplified gives 171/56
- So, 54/28 + 27/24 = 171/56
In mixed form: 33/56
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