Add 3/18 and 1/28
3/18 + 1/28 is 17/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
3/18 = 3 × 14/18 × 14 = 42/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
1/28 = 1 × 9/28 × 9 = 9/252 - Add the two like fractions:
42/252 + 9/252 = 42 + 9/252 = 51/252 - 51/252 simplified gives 17/84
- So, 3/18 + 1/28 = 17/84
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