Add 1/21 and 49/28
1st number: 1/21, 2nd number: 1 21/28
1/21 + 49/28 is 151/84.
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,
1/21 = 1 × 4/21 × 4 = 4/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
49/28 = 49 × 3/28 × 3 = 147/84 - Add the two like fractions:
4/84 + 147/84 = 4 + 147/84 = 151/84 - So, 1/21 + 49/28 = 151/84
In mixed form: 167/84
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