Add 14/28 and 3/9
14/28 + 3/9 is 5/6.
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,
14/28 = 14 × 9/28 × 9 = 126/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
3/9 = 3 × 28/9 × 28 = 84/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 84/252 = 126 + 84/252 = 210/252 - 210/252 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 14/28 + 3/9 = 5/6
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