Add 6/9 and 28/54
6/9 + 28/54 is 32/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
6/9 = 6 × 6/9 × 6 = 36/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
28/54 = 28 × 1/54 × 1 = 28/54 - Add the two like fractions:
36/54 + 28/54 = 36 + 28/54 = 64/54 - 64/54 simplified gives 32/27
- So, 6/9 + 28/54 = 32/27
In mixed form: 15/27
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