Add 14/42 and 21/28
14/42 + 21/28 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
14/42 = 14 × 2/42 × 2 = 28/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
21/28 = 21 × 3/28 × 3 = 63/84 - Add the two like fractions:
28/84 + 63/84 = 28 + 63/84 = 91/84 - 91/84 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 14/42 + 21/28 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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