Add 54/28 and 27/35
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 27/35
54/28 + 27/35 is 27/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140 - Add the two like fractions:
270/140 + 108/140 = 270 + 108/140 = 378/140 - 378/140 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 54/28 + 27/35 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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