Add 27/28 and 14/30
27/28 + 14/30 is 601/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
27/28 = 27 × 15/28 × 15 = 405/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
14/30 = 14 × 14/30 × 14 = 196/420 - Add the two like fractions:
405/420 + 196/420 = 405 + 196/420 = 601/420 - So, 27/28 + 14/30 = 601/420
In mixed form: 1181/420
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