Add 4/9 and 24/28
4/9 + 24/28 is 82/63.
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,
4/9 = 4 × 28/9 × 28 = 112/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
24/28 = 24 × 9/28 × 9 = 216/252 - Add the two like fractions:
112/252 + 216/252 = 112 + 216/252 = 328/252 - 328/252 simplified gives 82/63
- So, 4/9 + 24/28 = 82/63
In mixed form: 119/63
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