Add 24/27 and 7/28
24/27 + 7/28 is 41/36.
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,
24/27 = 24 × 28/27 × 28 = 672/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
7/28 = 7 × 27/28 × 27 = 189/756 - Add the two like fractions:
672/756 + 189/756 = 672 + 189/756 = 861/756 - 861/756 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 24/27 + 7/28 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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