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Add 4/28 and 21/6

1st number: 4/28, 2nd number: 3 3/6

4/28 + 21/6 is 51/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    4/28 = 4 × 3/28 × 3 = 12/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    21/6 = 21 × 14/6 × 14 = 294/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/84 + 294/84 = 12 + 294/84 = 306/84
  5. 306/84 simplified gives 51/14
  6. So, 4/28 + 21/6 = 51/14
    In mixed form: 39/14

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