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Add 81/54 and 30/28

1st number: 1 27/54, 2nd number: 1 2/28

81/54 + 30/28 is 18/7.

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,
    81/54 = 81 × 14/54 × 14 = 1134/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    30/28 = 30 × 27/28 × 27 = 810/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/756 + 810/756 = 1134 + 810/756 = 1944/756
  5. 1944/756 simplified gives 18/7
  6. So, 81/54 + 30/28 = 18/7
    In mixed form: 24/7

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