Add 42/3 and 4/28
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 4/28
42/3 + 4/28 is 99/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
42/3 = 42 × 28/3 × 28 = 1176/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
4/28 = 4 × 3/28 × 3 = 12/84 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/84 + 12/84 = 1176 + 12/84 = 1188/84 - 1188/84 simplified gives 99/7
- So, 42/3 + 4/28 = 99/7
In mixed form: 141/7
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