Add 7/3 and 2/28
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 2/28
7/3 + 2/28 is 101/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
7/3 = 7 × 28/3 × 28 = 196/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84 - Add the two like fractions:
196/84 + 6/84 = 196 + 6/84 = 202/84 - 202/84 simplified gives 101/42
- So, 7/3 + 2/28 = 101/42
In mixed form: 217/42
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