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Add 3/28 and 50/21

1st number: 3/28, 2nd number: 2 8/21

3/28 + 50/21 is 209/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    3/28 = 3 × 3/28 × 3 = 9/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    50/21 = 50 × 4/21 × 4 = 200/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/84 + 200/84 = 9 + 200/84 = 209/84
  5. So, 3/28 + 50/21 = 209/84
    In mixed form: 241/84

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