Add 28/42 and 3/6
28/42 + 3/6 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
28/42 = 28 × 1/42 × 1 = 28/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
3/6 = 3 × 7/6 × 7 = 21/42 - Add the two like fractions:
28/42 + 21/42 = 28 + 21/42 = 49/42 - 49/42 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 28/42 + 3/6 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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