Add 54/30 and 7/28
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 7/28
54/30 + 7/28 is 41/20.
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,
7/28 = 7 × 15/28 × 15 = 105/420 - Add the two like fractions:
756/420 + 105/420 = 756 + 105/420 = 861/420 - 861/420 simplified gives 41/20
- So, 54/30 + 7/28 = 41/20
In mixed form: 21/20
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