Add 2/28 and 10/6
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 4/6
2/28 + 10/6 is 73/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
10/6 = 10 × 14/6 × 14 = 140/84 - Add the two like fractions:
6/84 + 140/84 = 6 + 140/84 = 146/84 - 146/84 simplified gives 73/42
- So, 2/28 + 10/6 = 73/42
In mixed form: 131/42
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