Add 2/5 and 12/28
2/5 + 12/28 is 29/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
2/5 = 2 × 28/5 × 28 = 56/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
56/140 + 60/140 = 56 + 60/140 = 116/140 - 116/140 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 2/5 + 12/28 = 29/35
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