Add 10/6 and 8/28
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 8/28
10/6 + 8/28 is 41/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
10/6 = 10 × 14/6 × 14 = 140/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84 - Add the two like fractions:
140/84 + 24/84 = 140 + 24/84 = 164/84 - 164/84 simplified gives 41/21
- So, 10/6 + 8/28 = 41/21
In mixed form: 120/21
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