Add 54/30 and 25/28
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 25/28
54/30 + 25/28 is 377/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
54/30 = 54 × 14/30 × 14 = 756/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
25/28 = 25 × 15/28 × 15 = 375/420 - Add the two like fractions:
756/420 + 375/420 = 756 + 375/420 = 1131/420 - 1131/420 simplified gives 377/140
- So, 54/30 + 25/28 = 377/140
In mixed form: 297/140
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