Add 54/28 and 5/6
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 5/6
54/28 + 5/6 is 58/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 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 6 × 14 = 84,
5/6 = 5 × 14/6 × 14 = 70/84 - Add the two like fractions:
162/84 + 70/84 = 162 + 70/84 = 232/84 - 232/84 simplified gives 58/21
- So, 54/28 + 5/6 = 58/21
In mixed form: 216/21
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