Add 24/9 and 10/28
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 10/28
24/9 + 10/28 is 127/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
24/9 = 24 × 28/9 × 28 = 672/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
10/28 = 10 × 9/28 × 9 = 90/252 - Add the two like fractions:
672/252 + 90/252 = 672 + 90/252 = 762/252 - 762/252 simplified gives 127/42
- So, 24/9 + 10/28 = 127/42
In mixed form: 31/42
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