Add 4/18 and 27/28
4/18 + 27/28 is 299/252.
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,
4/18 = 4 × 14/18 × 14 = 56/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252 - Add the two like fractions:
56/252 + 243/252 = 56 + 243/252 = 299/252 - So, 4/18 + 27/28 = 299/252
In mixed form: 147/252
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