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Add 8/54 and 90/28

1st number: 8/54, 2nd number: 3 6/28

8/54 + 90/28 is 1271/378.

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,
    8/54 = 8 × 14/54 × 14 = 112/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    90/28 = 90 × 27/28 × 27 = 2430/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/756 + 2430/756 = 112 + 2430/756 = 2542/756
  5. 2542/756 simplified gives 1271/378
  6. So, 8/54 + 90/28 = 1271/378
    In mixed form: 3137/378

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