Add 7/28 and 14/3
1st number: 7/28, 2nd number: 4 2/3
7/28 + 14/3 is 59/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
7/28 = 7 × 3/28 × 3 = 21/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
14/3 = 14 × 28/3 × 28 = 392/84 - Add the two like fractions:
21/84 + 392/84 = 21 + 392/84 = 413/84 - 413/84 simplified gives 59/12
- So, 7/28 + 14/3 = 59/12
In mixed form: 411/12
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