Add 27/42 and 4/28
27/42 + 4/28 is 11/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
27/42 = 27 × 2/42 × 2 = 54/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
4/28 = 4 × 3/28 × 3 = 12/84 - Add the two like fractions:
54/84 + 12/84 = 54 + 12/84 = 66/84 - 66/84 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 27/42 + 4/28 = 11/14
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