Add 8/9 and 7/28
8/9 + 7/28 is 41/36.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 28/9 × 28 = 224/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
7/28 = 7 × 9/28 × 9 = 63/252 - Add the two like fractions:
224/252 + 63/252 = 224 + 63/252 = 287/252 - 287/252 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 8/9 + 7/28 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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