Add 9/28 and 6/8
9/28 + 6/8 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
9/28 = 9 × 2/28 × 2 = 18/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
6/8 = 6 × 7/8 × 7 = 42/56 - Add the two like fractions:
18/56 + 42/56 = 18 + 42/56 = 60/56 - 60/56 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 9/28 + 6/8 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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