Add 9/28 and 2/21
9/28 + 2/21 is 5/12.
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,
9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
2/21 = 2 × 4/21 × 4 = 8/84 - Add the two like fractions:
27/84 + 8/84 = 27 + 8/84 = 35/84 - 35/84 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 9/28 + 2/21 = 5/12
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