Add 14/28 and 28/81
14/28 + 28/81 is 137/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
14/28 = 14 × 81/28 × 81 = 1134/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
28/81 = 28 × 28/81 × 28 = 784/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/2268 + 784/2268 = 1134 + 784/2268 = 1918/2268 - 1918/2268 simplified gives 137/162
- So, 14/28 + 28/81 = 137/162
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