Add 54/5 and 1/28
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 1/28
54/5 + 1/28 is 1517/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
54/5 = 54 × 28/5 × 28 = 1512/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/140 + 5/140 = 1512 + 5/140 = 1517/140 - So, 54/5 + 1/28 = 1517/140
In mixed form: 10117/140
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