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Add 54/8 and 15/28

1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 15/28

54/8 + 15/28 is 51/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 28 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    54/8 = 54 × 7/8 × 7 = 378/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    15/28 = 15 × 2/28 × 2 = 30/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/56 + 30/56 = 378 + 30/56 = 408/56
  5. 408/56 simplified gives 51/7
  6. So, 54/8 + 15/28 = 51/7
    In mixed form: 72/7

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