Add 3/9 and 6/28
3/9 + 6/28 is 23/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
3/9 = 3 × 28/9 × 28 = 84/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252 - Add the two like fractions:
84/252 + 54/252 = 84 + 54/252 = 138/252 - 138/252 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 3/9 + 6/28 = 23/42
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