Add 5/84 and 27/28
5/84 + 27/28 is 43/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84 - Add the two like fractions:
5/84 + 81/84 = 5 + 81/84 = 86/84 - 86/84 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 5/84 + 27/28 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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