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Add 42/14 and 3/28

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 3/28

42/14 + 3/28 is 87/28.

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,
    42/14 = 42 × 2/14 × 2 = 84/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    3/28 = 3 × 1/28 × 1 = 3/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/28 + 3/28 = 84 + 3/28 = 87/28
  5. So, 42/14 + 3/28 = 87/28
    In mixed form: 33/28

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