Add 14/21 and 1/28
14/21 + 1/28 is 59/84.
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,
14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
1/28 = 1 × 3/28 × 3 = 3/84 - Add the two like fractions:
56/84 + 3/84 = 56 + 3/84 = 59/84 - So, 14/21 + 1/28 = 59/84
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