Add 3/4 and 9/28
3/4 + 9/28 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
3/4 = 3 × 7/4 × 7 = 21/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
9/28 = 9 × 1/28 × 1 = 9/28 - Add the two like fractions:
21/28 + 9/28 = 21 + 9/28 = 30/28 - 30/28 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 3/4 + 9/28 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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