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Add 8/28 and 4/21

8/28 + 4/21 is 10/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    4/21 = 4 × 4/21 × 4 = 16/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/84 + 16/84 = 24 + 16/84 = 40/84
  5. 40/84 simplified gives 10/21
  6. So, 8/28 + 4/21 = 10/21

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