Add 21/9 and 28/7
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 4 0/7
21/9 + 28/7 is 19/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
21/9 = 21 × 7/9 × 7 = 147/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
28/7 = 28 × 9/7 × 9 = 252/63 - Add the two like fractions:
147/63 + 252/63 = 147 + 252/63 = 399/63 - 399/63 simplified gives 19/3
- So, 21/9 + 28/7 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3
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