Add 10/21 and 3/28
10/21 + 3/28 is 7/12.
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,
10/21 = 10 × 4/21 × 4 = 40/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
3/28 = 3 × 3/28 × 3 = 9/84 - Add the two like fractions:
40/84 + 9/84 = 40 + 9/84 = 49/84 - 49/84 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 10/21 + 3/28 = 7/12
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