Add 63/28 and 1/21
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 1/21
63/28 + 1/21 is 193/84.
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,
63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
1/21 = 1 × 4/21 × 4 = 4/84 - Add the two like fractions:
189/84 + 4/84 = 189 + 4/84 = 193/84 - So, 63/28 + 1/21 = 193/84
In mixed form: 225/84
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