Add 5/28 and 24/27
5/28 + 24/27 is 269/252.
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,
5/28 = 5 × 27/28 × 27 = 135/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
24/27 = 24 × 28/27 × 28 = 672/756 - Add the two like fractions:
135/756 + 672/756 = 135 + 672/756 = 807/756 - 807/756 simplified gives 269/252
- So, 5/28 + 24/27 = 269/252
In mixed form: 117/252
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