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Add 10/2 and 21/28

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 21/28

10/2 + 21/28 is 23/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    10/2 = 10 × 14/2 × 14 = 140/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    21/28 = 21 × 1/28 × 1 = 21/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/28 + 21/28 = 140 + 21/28 = 161/28
  5. 161/28 simplified gives 23/4
  6. So, 10/2 + 21/28 = 23/4
    In mixed form: 53/4

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