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Add 28/21 and 14/12

1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 1 2/12

28/21 + 14/12 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    28/21 = 28 × 4/21 × 4 = 112/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    14/12 = 14 × 7/12 × 7 = 98/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/84 + 98/84 = 112 + 98/84 = 210/84
  5. 210/84 simplified gives 5/2
  6. So, 28/21 + 14/12 = 5/2
    In mixed form: 21/2

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