Add 24/27 and 9/28
24/27 + 9/28 is 305/252.
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,
9/28 = 9 × 27/28 × 27 = 243/756 - Add the two like fractions:
672/756 + 243/756 = 672 + 243/756 = 915/756 - 915/756 simplified gives 305/252
- So, 24/27 + 9/28 = 305/252
In mixed form: 153/252
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