Add 2/27 and 24/28
2/27 + 24/28 is 176/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
2/27 = 2 × 28/27 × 28 = 56/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
24/28 = 24 × 27/28 × 27 = 648/756 - Add the two like fractions:
56/756 + 648/756 = 56 + 648/756 = 704/756 - 704/756 simplified gives 176/189
- So, 2/27 + 24/28 = 176/189
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