Add 6/28 and 4/6
6/28 + 4/6 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
4/6 = 4 × 14/6 × 14 = 56/84 - Add the two like fractions:
18/84 + 56/84 = 18 + 56/84 = 74/84 - 74/84 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 6/28 + 4/6 = 37/42
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