Add 21/3 and 27/28
1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 27/28
21/3 + 27/28 is 223/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
21/3 = 21 × 28/3 × 28 = 588/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84 - Add the two like fractions:
588/84 + 81/84 = 588 + 81/84 = 669/84 - 669/84 simplified gives 223/28
- So, 21/3 + 27/28 = 223/28
In mixed form: 727/28
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