Add 54/28 and 60/81
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 60/81
54/28 + 60/81 is 1009/378.
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,
60/81 = 60 × 28/81 × 28 = 1680/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
4374/2268 + 1680/2268 = 4374 + 1680/2268 = 6054/2268 - 6054/2268 simplified gives 1009/378
- So, 54/28 + 60/81 = 1009/378
In mixed form: 2253/378
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