Add 2/8 and 28/21
1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 1 7/21
2/8 + 28/21 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
2/8 = 2 × 21/8 × 21 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
28/21 = 28 × 8/21 × 8 = 224/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 224/168 = 42 + 224/168 = 266/168 - 266/168 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 2/8 + 28/21 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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