Add 70/28 and 12/21
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 12/21
70/28 + 12/21 is 43/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
70/28 = 70 × 3/28 × 3 = 210/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
12/21 = 12 × 4/21 × 4 = 48/84 - Add the two like fractions:
210/84 + 48/84 = 210 + 48/84 = 258/84 - 258/84 simplified gives 43/14
- So, 70/28 + 12/21 = 43/14
In mixed form: 31/14
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