Add 2/27 and 8/28
2/27 + 8/28 is 68/189.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 27/28 × 27 = 216/756 - Add the two like fractions:
56/756 + 216/756 = 56 + 216/756 = 272/756 - 272/756 simplified gives 68/189
- So, 2/27 + 8/28 = 68/189
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