Add 8/10 and 28/21
1st number: 8/10, 2nd number: 1 7/21
8/10 + 28/21 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
8/10 = 8 × 21/10 × 21 = 168/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
28/21 = 28 × 10/21 × 10 = 280/210 - Add the two like fractions:
168/210 + 280/210 = 168 + 280/210 = 448/210 - 448/210 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 8/10 + 28/21 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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