Add 75/54 and 20/28
1st number: 1 21/54, 2nd number: 20/28
75/54 + 20/28 is 265/126.
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,
75/54 = 75 × 14/54 × 14 = 1050/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
20/28 = 20 × 27/28 × 27 = 540/756 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/756 + 540/756 = 1050 + 540/756 = 1590/756 - 1590/756 simplified gives 265/126
- So, 75/54 + 20/28 = 265/126
In mixed form: 213/126
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