Add 6/28 and 8/21
6/28 + 8/21 is 25/42.
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,
8/21 = 8 × 4/21 × 4 = 32/84 - Add the two like fractions:
18/84 + 32/84 = 18 + 32/84 = 50/84 - 50/84 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 6/28 + 8/21 = 25/42
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