Add 54/28 and 48/35
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 1 13/35
54/28 + 48/35 is 33/10.
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,
48/35 = 48 × 4/35 × 4 = 192/140 - Add the two like fractions:
270/140 + 192/140 = 270 + 192/140 = 462/140 - 462/140 simplified gives 33/10
- So, 54/28 + 48/35 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10
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