Add 24/28 and 4/27
24/28 + 4/27 is 190/189.
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,
24/28 = 24 × 27/28 × 27 = 648/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
4/27 = 4 × 28/27 × 28 = 112/756 - Add the two like fractions:
648/756 + 112/756 = 648 + 112/756 = 760/756 - 760/756 simplified gives 190/189
- So, 24/28 + 4/27 = 190/189
In mixed form: 11/189
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