Add 21/6 and 8/28
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 8/28
216 + 828 is 5314.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
216 = 21 × 146 × 14 = 29484 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
828 = 8 × 328 × 3 = 2484 - Add the two like fractions:
29484 + 2484 = 294 + 2484 = 31884 - 318/84 simplified gives 5314
- So, 21/6 + 8/28 = 53/14
In mixed form: 31114
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