Add 72/21 and 3/28
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 3/28
72/21 + 3/28 is 99/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
72/21 = 72 × 4/21 × 4 = 288/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
3/28 = 3 × 3/28 × 3 = 9/84 - Add the two like fractions:
288/84 + 9/84 = 288 + 9/84 = 297/84 - 297/84 simplified gives 99/28
- So, 72/21 + 3/28 = 99/28
In mixed form: 315/28
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