Add 42/6 and 3/28
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 3/28
426 + 328 is 19928.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
426 = 42 × 146 × 14 = 58884 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
328 = 3 × 328 × 3 = 984 - Add the two like fractions:
58884 + 984 = 588 + 984 = 59784 - 597/84 simplified gives 19928
- So, 42/6 + 3/28 = 199/28
In mixed form: 7328
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