Add 2/27 and 16/28
2/27 + 16/28 is 122/189.
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,
16/28 = 16 × 27/28 × 27 = 432/756 - Add the two like fractions:
56/756 + 432/756 = 56 + 432/756 = 488/756 - 488/756 simplified gives 122/189
- So, 2/27 + 16/28 = 122/189
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