Add 64/28 and 1/21, Solve 2 8/28 + 1/21 as a fraction

Add 64/28 and 1/21

1^st number: 2 8/28, 2^nd number: 1/21

64/28 + 1/21 is 7/3.

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,
64/28 = 64 × 3/28 × 3 = 192/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
1/21 = 1 × 4/21 × 4 = 4/84
Add the two like fractions:
192/84 + 4/84 = 192 + 4/84 = 196/84
196/84 simplified gives 7/3
So, 64/28 + 1/21 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3

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