Add 6/28 and 24/3
1st number: 6/28, 2nd number: 8 0/3
6/28 + 24/3 is 115/14.
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,
24/3 = 24 × 28/3 × 28 = 672/84 - Add the two like fractions:
18/84 + 672/84 = 18 + 672/84 = 690/84 - 690/84 simplified gives 115/14
- So, 6/28 + 24/3 = 115/14
In mixed form: 83/14
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