Add 2/28 and 10/9
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 1/9
2/28 + 10/9 is 149/126.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
10/9 = 10 × 28/9 × 28 = 280/252 - Add the two like fractions:
18/252 + 280/252 = 18 + 280/252 = 298/252 - 298/252 simplified gives 149/126
- So, 2/28 + 10/9 = 149/126
In mixed form: 123/126
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