Add 27/28 and 7/18
27/28 + 7/18 is 341/252.
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,
7/18 = 7 × 14/18 × 14 = 98/252 - Add the two like fractions:
243/252 + 98/252 = 243 + 98/252 = 341/252 - So, 27/28 + 7/18 = 341/252
In mixed form: 189/252
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