Add 5/6 and 27/28
5/6 + 27/28 is 151/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
5/6 = 5 × 14/6 × 14 = 70/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84 - Add the two like fractions:
70/84 + 81/84 = 70 + 81/84 = 151/84 - So, 5/6 + 27/28 = 151/84
In mixed form: 167/84
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