Add 3/21 and 7/28
3/21 + 7/28 is 11/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
3/21 = 3 × 4/21 × 4 = 12/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
7/28 = 7 × 3/28 × 3 = 21/84 - Add the two like fractions:
12/84 + 21/84 = 12 + 21/84 = 33/84 - 33/84 simplified gives 11/28
- So, 3/21 + 7/28 = 11/28
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