Add 1/28 and 27/6
1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 4 3/6
1/28 + 27/6 is 127/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
1/28 = 1 × 3/28 × 3 = 3/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
27/6 = 27 × 14/6 × 14 = 378/84 - Add the two like fractions:
3/84 + 378/84 = 3 + 378/84 = 381/84 - 381/84 simplified gives 127/28
- So, 1/28 + 27/6 = 127/28
In mixed form: 415/28
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