Add 1/28 and 12/27
1/28 + 12/27 is 121/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
1/28 = 1 × 27/28 × 27 = 27/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
12/27 = 12 × 28/27 × 28 = 336/756 - Add the two like fractions:
27/756 + 336/756 = 27 + 336/756 = 363/756 - 363/756 simplified gives 121/252
- So, 1/28 + 12/27 = 121/252
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