Add 2/28 and 21/84
2/28 + 21/84 is 9/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
21/84 = 21 × 1/84 × 1 = 21/84 - Add the two like fractions:
6/84 + 21/84 = 6 + 21/84 = 27/84 - 27/84 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 2/28 + 21/84 = 9/28
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