Add 54/28 and 63/35
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 1 28/35
54/28 + 63/35 is 261/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
54/28 = 54 × 5/28 × 5 = 270/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
63/35 = 63 × 4/35 × 4 = 252/140 - Add the two like fractions:
270/140 + 252/140 = 270 + 252/140 = 522/140 - 522/140 simplified gives 261/70
- So, 54/28 + 63/35 = 261/70
In mixed form: 351/70
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