Add 6/28 and 5/21
6/28 + 5/21 is 19/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
5/21 = 5 × 4/21 × 4 = 20/84 - Add the two like fractions:
18/84 + 20/84 = 18 + 20/84 = 38/84 - 38/84 simplified gives 19/42
- So, 6/28 + 5/21 = 19/42
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