Add 28/4 and 42/81
1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 42/81
28/4 + 42/81 is 203/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
28/4 = 28 × 81/4 × 81 = 2268/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
42/81 = 42 × 4/81 × 4 = 168/324 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/324 + 168/324 = 2268 + 168/324 = 2436/324 - 2436/324 simplified gives 203/27
- So, 28/4 + 42/81 = 203/27
In mixed form: 714/27
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