Add 54/5 and 6/28
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 6/28
54/5 + 6/28 is 771/70.
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,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/140 + 30/140 = 1512 + 30/140 = 1542/140 - 1542/140 simplified gives 771/70
- So, 54/5 + 6/28 = 771/70
In mixed form: 111/70
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