Add 27/8 and 10/28
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 10/28
27/8 + 10/28 is 209/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
27/8 = 27 × 7/8 × 7 = 189/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
10/28 = 10 × 2/28 × 2 = 20/56 - Add the two like fractions:
189/56 + 20/56 = 189 + 20/56 = 209/56 - So, 27/8 + 10/28 = 209/56
In mixed form: 341/56
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