Add 5/9 and 21/28
5/9 + 21/28 is 47/36.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 28/9 × 28 = 140/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
21/28 = 21 × 9/28 × 9 = 189/252 - Add the two like fractions:
140/252 + 189/252 = 140 + 189/252 = 329/252 - 329/252 simplified gives 47/36
- So, 5/9 + 21/28 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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