Add 63/54 and 2/28
1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 2/28
63/54 + 2/28 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
63/54 = 63 × 14/54 × 14 = 882/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
2/28 = 2 × 27/28 × 27 = 54/756 - Add the two like fractions:
882/756 + 54/756 = 882 + 54/756 = 936/756 - 936/756 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 63/54 + 2/28 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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