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Add 75/54 and 2/28

1st number: 1 21/54, 2nd number: 2/28

75/54 + 2/28 is 92/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    75/54 = 75 × 14/54 × 14 = 1050/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    2/28 = 2 × 27/28 × 27 = 54/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/756 + 54/756 = 1050 + 54/756 = 1104/756
  5. 1104/756 simplified gives 92/63
  6. So, 75/54 + 2/28 = 92/63
    In mixed form: 129/63

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