Add 14/28 and 9/27
14/28 + 9/27 is 5/6.
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,
14/28 = 14 × 27/28 × 27 = 378/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
9/27 = 9 × 28/27 × 28 = 252/756 - Add the two like fractions:
378/756 + 252/756 = 378 + 252/756 = 630/756 - 630/756 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 14/28 + 9/27 = 5/6
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