Add 2/27 and 15/28
2/27 + 15/28 is 461/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
2/27 = 2 × 28/27 × 28 = 56/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
15/28 = 15 × 27/28 × 27 = 405/756 - Add the two like fractions:
56/756 + 405/756 = 56 + 405/756 = 461/756 - So, 2/27 + 15/28 = 461/756
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