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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    54/30 = 54 × 14/30 × 14 = 756/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    7/28 = 7 × 15/28 × 15 = 105/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/420 + 105/420 = 756 + 105/420 = 861/420
  5. 861/420 simplified gives 41/20
  6. So, 54/30 + 7/28 = 41/20
    In mixed form: 21/20

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