Add 54/28 and 5/81
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 5/81
54/28 + 5/81 is 2257/1134.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
54/28 = 54 × 81/28 × 81 = 4374/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
5/81 = 5 × 28/81 × 28 = 140/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
4374/2268 + 140/2268 = 4374 + 140/2268 = 4514/2268 - 4514/2268 simplified gives 2257/1134
- So, 54/28 + 5/81 = 2257/1134
In mixed form: 11123/1134
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