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Add 21/14 and 27/28

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 27/28

21/14 + 27/28 is 69/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    21/14 = 21 × 2/14 × 2 = 42/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    27/28 = 27 × 1/28 × 1 = 27/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/28 + 27/28 = 42 + 27/28 = 69/28
  5. So, 21/14 + 27/28 = 69/28
    In mixed form: 213/28

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