Add 63/28 and 28/21
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 1 7/21
63/28 + 28/21 is 43/12.
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,
28/21 = 28 × 4/21 × 4 = 112/84 - Add the two like fractions:
189/84 + 112/84 = 189 + 112/84 = 301/84 - 301/84 simplified gives 43/12
- So, 63/28 + 28/21 = 43/12
In mixed form: 37/12
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