Add 3/28 and 4/21
3/28 + 4/21 is 25/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
3/28 = 3 × 3/28 × 3 = 9/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
4/21 = 4 × 4/21 × 4 = 16/84 - Add the two like fractions:
9/84 + 16/84 = 9 + 16/84 = 25/84 - So, 3/28 + 4/21 = 25/84
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