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Add 1/28 and 21/3

1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 7 0/3

1/28 + 21/3 is 197/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    1/28 = 1 × 3/28 × 3 = 3/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    21/3 = 21 × 28/3 × 28 = 588/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/84 + 588/84 = 3 + 588/84 = 591/84
  5. 591/84 simplified gives 197/28
  6. So, 1/28 + 21/3 = 197/28
    In mixed form: 71/28

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