Add 2/28 and 16/27
2/28 + 16/27 is 251/378.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 27/28 × 27 = 54/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
16/27 = 16 × 28/27 × 28 = 448/756 - Add the two like fractions:
54/756 + 448/756 = 54 + 448/756 = 502/756 - 502/756 simplified gives 251/378
- So, 2/28 + 16/27 = 251/378
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