Add 6/8 and 7/28
6/8 + 7/28 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
6/8 = 6 × 7/8 × 7 = 42/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
7/28 = 7 × 2/28 × 2 = 14/56 - Add the two like fractions:
42/56 + 14/56 = 42 + 14/56 = 56/56 - 56/56 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 6/8 + 7/28 = 1/1
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