Add 7/28 and 6/3
1st number: 7/28, 2nd number: 2 0/3
7/28 + 6/3 is 9/4.
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,
6/3 = 6 × 28/3 × 28 = 168/84 - Add the two like fractions:
21/84 + 168/84 = 21 + 168/84 = 189/84 - 189/84 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 7/28 + 6/3 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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