Add 7/9 and 9/28
7/9 + 9/28 is 277/252.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 28/9 × 28 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
9/28 = 9 × 9/28 × 9 = 81/252 - Add the two like fractions:
196/252 + 81/252 = 196 + 81/252 = 277/252 - So, 7/9 + 9/28 = 277/252
In mixed form: 125/252
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