Add 8/27 and 12/28
8/27 + 12/28 is 137/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
8/27 = 8 × 28/27 × 28 = 224/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
12/28 = 12 × 27/28 × 27 = 324/756 - Add the two like fractions:
224/756 + 324/756 = 224 + 324/756 = 548/756 - 548/756 simplified gives 137/189
- So, 8/27 + 12/28 = 137/189
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