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Add 3/14 and 42/28

1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 1 14/28

3/14 + 42/28 is 12/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    3/14 = 3 × 2/14 × 2 = 6/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    42/28 = 42 × 1/28 × 1 = 42/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/28 + 42/28 = 6 + 42/28 = 48/28
  5. 48/28 simplified gives 12/7
  6. So, 3/14 + 42/28 = 12/7
    In mixed form: 15/7

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