Add 2/28 and 21/9, Solve 2/28 + 2 3/9 as a fraction

Add 2/28 and 21/9

1^st number: 2/28, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

2/28 + 21/9 is 101/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
21/9 = 21 × 28/9 × 28 = 588/252
Add the two like fractions:
18/252 + 588/252 = 18 + 588/252 = 606/252
606/252 simplified gives 101/42
So, 2/28 + 21/9 = 101/42
In mixed form: 217/42

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