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Add 54/28 and 54/75

1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 54/75

54/28 + 54/75 is 927/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    54/28 = 54 × 75/28 × 75 = 4050/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    54/75 = 54 × 28/75 × 28 = 1512/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/2100 + 1512/2100 = 4050 + 1512/2100 = 5562/2100
  5. 5562/2100 simplified gives 927/350
  6. So, 54/28 + 54/75 = 927/350
    In mixed form: 2227/350

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