Add 14/3 and 8/28
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 8/28
14/3 + 8/28 is 104/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
14/3 = 14 × 28/3 × 28 = 392/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84 - Add the two like fractions:
392/84 + 24/84 = 392 + 24/84 = 416/84 - 416/84 simplified gives 104/21
- So, 14/3 + 8/28 = 104/21
In mixed form: 420/21
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