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Add 7/21 and 12/28

7/21 + 12/28 is 16/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    7/21 = 7 × 4/21 × 4 = 28/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/84 + 36/84 = 28 + 36/84 = 64/84
  5. 64/84 simplified gives 16/21
  6. So, 7/21 + 12/28 = 16/21

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