Add 24/6 and 9/28
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 9/28
24/6 + 9/28 is 121/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
24/6 = 24 × 14/6 × 14 = 336/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84 - Add the two like fractions:
336/84 + 27/84 = 336 + 27/84 = 363/84 - 363/84 simplified gives 121/28
- So, 24/6 + 9/28 = 121/28
In mixed form: 49/28
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