Add 3/18 and 27/28
3/18 + 27/28 is 95/84.
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,
27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252 - Add the two like fractions:
42/252 + 243/252 = 42 + 243/252 = 285/252 - 285/252 simplified gives 95/84
- So, 3/18 + 27/28 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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