Add 3/28 and 24/27
3/28 + 24/27 is 251/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
3/28 = 3 × 27/28 × 27 = 81/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
24/27 = 24 × 28/27 × 28 = 672/756 - Add the two like fractions:
81/756 + 672/756 = 81 + 672/756 = 753/756 - 753/756 simplified gives 251/252
- So, 3/28 + 24/27 = 251/252
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