Add 27/28 and 6/8
27/28 + 6/8 is 12/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
27/28 = 27 × 2/28 × 2 = 54/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
6/8 = 6 × 7/8 × 7 = 42/56 - Add the two like fractions:
54/56 + 42/56 = 54 + 42/56 = 96/56 - 96/56 simplified gives 12/7
- So, 27/28 + 6/8 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7
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