Add 28/24 and 9/28
1st number: 1 4/24, 2nd number: 9/28
28/24 + 9/28 is 125/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
9/28 = 9 × 6/28 × 6 = 54/168 - Add the two like fractions:
196/168 + 54/168 = 196 + 54/168 = 250/168 - 250/168 simplified gives 125/84
- So, 28/24 + 9/28 = 125/84
In mixed form: 141/84
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