Add 28/2 and 28/21, Solve 14 0/2 + 1 7/21 as a fraction

Add 28/2 and 28/21

1^st number: 14 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 7/21

28/2 + 28/21 is 46/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
28/2 = 28 × 21/2 × 21 = 588/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
28/21 = 28 × 2/21 × 2 = 56/42
Add the two like fractions:
588/42 + 56/42 = 588 + 56/42 = 644/42
644/42 simplified gives 46/3
So, 28/2 + 28/21 = 46/3
In mixed form: 151/3

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