Add 54/28 and 5/12
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 5/12
54/28 + 5/12 is 197/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
54/28 = 54 × 3/28 × 3 = 162/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84 - Add the two like fractions:
162/84 + 35/84 = 162 + 35/84 = 197/84 - So, 54/28 + 5/12 = 197/84
In mixed form: 229/84
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