Add 21/27 and 12/28
21/27 + 12/28 is 76/63.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 28/27 × 28 = 588/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
12/28 = 12 × 27/28 × 27 = 324/756 - Add the two like fractions:
588/756 + 324/756 = 588 + 324/756 = 912/756 - 912/756 simplified gives 76/63
- So, 21/27 + 12/28 = 76/63
In mixed form: 113/63
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