Add 84/28 and 4/27
1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 4/27
84/28 + 4/27 is 85/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
84/28 = 84 × 27/28 × 27 = 2268/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
4/27 = 4 × 28/27 × 28 = 112/756 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/756 + 112/756 = 2268 + 112/756 = 2380/756 - 2380/756 simplified gives 85/27
- So, 84/28 + 4/27 = 85/27
In mixed form: 34/27
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