Add 5/28 and 24/81
5/28 + 24/81 is 359/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
5/28 = 5 × 81/28 × 81 = 405/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
24/81 = 24 × 28/81 × 28 = 672/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
405/2268 + 672/2268 = 405 + 672/2268 = 1077/2268 - 1077/2268 simplified gives 359/756
- So, 5/28 + 24/81 = 359/756
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