Add 2/28 and 3/56
2/28 + 3/56 is 1/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
2/28 = 2 × 2/28 × 2 = 4/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
3/56 = 3 × 1/56 × 1 = 3/56 - Add the two like fractions:
4/56 + 3/56 = 4 + 3/56 = 7/56 - 7/56 simplified gives 1/8
- So, 2/28 + 3/56 = 1/8
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