Add 9/14 and 21/28
9/14 + 21/28 is 39/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
9/14 = 9 × 2/14 × 2 = 18/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
21/28 = 21 × 1/28 × 1 = 21/28 - Add the two like fractions:
18/28 + 21/28 = 18 + 21/28 = 39/28 - So, 9/14 + 21/28 = 39/28
In mixed form: 111/28
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