Add 54/28 and 49/10
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 4 9/10
54/28 + 49/10 is 239/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 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 10 × 14 = 140,
49/10 = 49 × 14/10 × 14 = 686/140 - Add the two like fractions:
270/140 + 686/140 = 270 + 686/140 = 956/140 - 956/140 simplified gives 239/35
- So, 54/28 + 49/10 = 239/35
In mixed form: 629/35
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