Add 6/28 and 1/3
6/28 + 1/3 is 23/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
1/3 = 1 × 28/3 × 28 = 28/84 - Add the two like fractions:
18/84 + 28/84 = 18 + 28/84 = 46/84 - 46/84 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 6/28 + 1/3 = 23/42
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