Add 28/4 and 1/3
1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 1/3
28/4 + 1/3 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
28/4 = 28 × 3/4 × 3 = 84/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
1/3 = 1 × 4/3 × 4 = 4/12 - Add the two like fractions:
84/12 + 4/12 = 84 + 4/12 = 88/12 - 88/12 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 28/4 + 1/3 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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