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Add 6/21 and 2/28

6/21 + 2/28 is 5/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    6/21 = 6 × 4/21 × 4 = 24/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/84 + 6/84 = 24 + 6/84 = 30/84
  5. 30/84 simplified gives 5/14
  6. So, 6/21 + 2/28 = 5/14

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