Add 27/24 and 6/28
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 6/28
27/24 + 6/28 is 75/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
6/28 = 6 × 6/28 × 6 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 36/168 = 189 + 36/168 = 225/168 - 225/168 simplified gives 75/56
- So, 27/24 + 6/28 = 75/56
In mixed form: 119/56
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