Add 12/27 and 5/28
12/27 + 5/28 is 157/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
12/27 = 12 × 28/27 × 28 = 336/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
5/28 = 5 × 27/28 × 27 = 135/756 - Add the two like fractions:
336/756 + 135/756 = 336 + 135/756 = 471/756 - 471/756 simplified gives 157/252
- So, 12/27 + 5/28 = 157/252
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