Add 21/28 and 27/84
21/28 + 27/84 is 15/14.
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,
21/28 = 21 × 3/28 × 3 = 63/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
27/84 = 27 × 1/84 × 1 = 27/84 - Add the two like fractions:
63/84 + 27/84 = 63 + 27/84 = 90/84 - 90/84 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 21/28 + 27/84 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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