Add 2/4 and 4/28
2/4 + 4/28 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
2/4 = 2 × 7/4 × 7 = 14/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
4/28 = 4 × 1/28 × 1 = 4/28 - Add the two like fractions:
14/28 + 4/28 = 14 + 4/28 = 18/28 - 18/28 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 2/4 + 4/28 = 9/14
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