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Add 7/28 and 10/3

1st number: 7/28, 2nd number: 3 1/3

7/28 + 10/3 is 43/12.

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,
    7/28 = 7 × 3/28 × 3 = 21/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    10/3 = 10 × 28/3 × 28 = 280/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/84 + 280/84 = 21 + 280/84 = 301/84
  5. 301/84 simplified gives 43/12
  6. So, 7/28 + 10/3 = 43/12
    In mixed form: 37/12

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