Add 1/28 and 6/9
1/28 + 6/9 is 59/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
1/28 = 1 × 9/28 × 9 = 9/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
6/9 = 6 × 28/9 × 28 = 168/252 - Add the two like fractions:
9/252 + 168/252 = 9 + 168/252 = 177/252 - 177/252 simplified gives 59/84
- So, 1/28 + 6/9 = 59/84
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