Add 2/28 and 7/21
2/28 + 7/21 is 17/42.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
7/21 = 7 × 4/21 × 4 = 28/84 - Add the two like fractions:
6/84 + 28/84 = 6 + 28/84 = 34/84 - 34/84 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 2/28 + 7/21 = 17/42
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