Add 42/3 and 7/28
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 7/28
42/3 + 7/28 is 57/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
42/3 = 42 × 28/3 × 28 = 1176/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
7/28 = 7 × 3/28 × 3 = 21/84 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/84 + 21/84 = 1176 + 21/84 = 1197/84 - 1197/84 simplified gives 57/4
- So, 42/3 + 7/28 = 57/4
In mixed form: 141/4
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