Add 14/28 and 20/21
14/28 + 20/21 is 61/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
14/28 = 14 × 3/28 × 3 = 42/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
20/21 = 20 × 4/21 × 4 = 80/84 - Add the two like fractions:
42/84 + 80/84 = 42 + 80/84 = 122/84 - 122/84 simplified gives 61/42
- So, 14/28 + 20/21 = 61/42
In mixed form: 119/42
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