Add 2/3 and 12/28
2/3 + 12/28 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
2/3 = 2 × 28/3 × 28 = 56/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84 - Add the two like fractions:
56/84 + 36/84 = 56 + 36/84 = 92/84 - 92/84 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 2/3 + 12/28 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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