Add 7/6 and 6/28
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 6/28
7/6 + 6/28 is 29/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
7/6 = 7 × 14/6 × 14 = 98/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84 - Add the two like fractions:
98/84 + 18/84 = 98 + 18/84 = 116/84 - 116/84 simplified gives 29/21
- So, 7/6 + 6/28 = 29/21
In mixed form: 18/21
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