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Add 6/28 and 8/3

1st number: 6/28, 2nd number: 2 2/3

6/28 + 8/3 is 121/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 3 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    8/3 = 8 × 28/3 × 28 = 224/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/84 + 224/84 = 18 + 224/84 = 242/84
  5. 242/84 simplified gives 121/42
  6. So, 6/28 + 8/3 = 121/42
    In mixed form: 237/42

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