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Add 81/6 and 4/28

1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 4/28

81/6 + 4/28 is 191/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    81/6 = 81 × 14/6 × 14 = 1134/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    4/28 = 4 × 3/28 × 3 = 12/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/84 + 12/84 = 1134 + 12/84 = 1146/84
  5. 1146/84 simplified gives 191/14
  6. So, 81/6 + 4/28 = 191/14
    In mixed form: 139/14

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