Add 27/28 and 15/18
27/28 + 15/18 is 151/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
15/18 = 15 × 14/18 × 14 = 210/252 - Add the two like fractions:
243/252 + 210/252 = 243 + 210/252 = 453/252 - 453/252 simplified gives 151/84
- So, 27/28 + 15/18 = 151/84
In mixed form: 167/84
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