Add 3/24 and 10/28
3/24 + 10/28 is 27/56.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
10/28 = 10 × 6/28 × 6 = 60/168 - Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 60/168 = 21 + 60/168 = 81/168 - 81/168 simplified gives 27/56
- So, 3/24 + 10/28 = 27/56
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