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Add 21/28 and 28/10

1st number: 21/28, 2nd number: 2 8/10

21/28 + 28/10 is 71/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 10 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    21/28 = 21 × 5/28 × 5 = 105/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    28/10 = 28 × 14/10 × 14 = 392/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/140 + 392/140 = 105 + 392/140 = 497/140
  5. 497/140 simplified gives 71/20
  6. So, 21/28 + 28/10 = 71/20
    In mixed form: 311/20

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