Add 27/9 and 4/28
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 4/28
27/9 + 4/28 is 22/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
27/9 = 27 × 28/9 × 28 = 756/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
4/28 = 4 × 9/28 × 9 = 36/252 - Add the two like fractions:
756/252 + 36/252 = 756 + 36/252 = 792/252 - 792/252 simplified gives 22/7
- So, 27/9 + 4/28 = 22/7
In mixed form: 31/7
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