Add 8/27 and 4/28
8/27 + 4/28 is 83/189.
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,
4/28 = 4 × 27/28 × 27 = 108/756 - Add the two like fractions:
224/756 + 108/756 = 224 + 108/756 = 332/756 - 332/756 simplified gives 83/189
- So, 8/27 + 4/28 = 83/189
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