Add 28/30 and 14/27
28/30 + 14/27 is 196/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
28/30 = 28 × 9/30 × 9 = 252/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
14/27 = 14 × 10/27 × 10 = 140/270 - Add the two like fractions:
252/270 + 140/270 = 252 + 140/270 = 392/270 - 392/270 simplified gives 196/135
- So, 28/30 + 14/27 = 196/135
In mixed form: 161/135
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