Add 3/28 and 3/18
3/28 + 3/18 is 23/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
3/28 = 3 × 9/28 × 9 = 27/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
3/18 = 3 × 14/18 × 14 = 42/252 - Add the two like fractions:
27/252 + 42/252 = 27 + 42/252 = 69/252 - 69/252 simplified gives 23/84
- So, 3/28 + 3/18 = 23/84
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