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Add 28/21 and 2/6

1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 2/6

28/21 + 2/6 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    28/21 = 28 × 2/21 × 2 = 56/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/42 + 14/42 = 56 + 14/42 = 70/42
  5. 70/42 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 28/21 + 2/6 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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