Add 2/28 and 42/3
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 14 0/3
2/28 + 42/3 is 197/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 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 3 × 28 = 84,
42/3 = 42 × 28/3 × 28 = 1176/84 - Add the two like fractions:
6/84 + 1176/84 = 6 + 1176/84 = 1182/84 - 1182/84 simplified gives 197/14
- So, 2/28 + 42/3 = 197/14
In mixed form: 141/14
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