Add 28/10 and 14/21, Solve 2 8/10 + 14/21 as a fraction

Add 28/10 and 14/21

1^st number: 2 8/10, 2^nd number: 14/21

28/10 + 14/21 is 52/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
28/10 = 28 × 21/10 × 21 = 588/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
14/21 = 14 × 10/21 × 10 = 140/210
Add the two like fractions:
588/210 + 140/210 = 588 + 140/210 = 728/210
728/210 simplified gives 52/15
So, 28/10 + 14/21 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15

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