Add 10/24 and 27/28
10/24 + 27/28 is 29/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
27/28 = 27 × 6/28 × 6 = 162/168 - Add the two like fractions:
70/168 + 162/168 = 70 + 162/168 = 232/168 - 232/168 simplified gives 29/21
- So, 10/24 + 27/28 = 29/21
In mixed form: 18/21
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/24+27/28 10/24+54/28 10/48+27/28 10/24+27/56 30/24+27/28 10/24+81/28 10/72+27/28 10/24+27/84 50/24+27/28 70/24+27/28