Add 3/12 and 2/7
3/12 + 2/7 is 15/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
3/12 = 3 × 7/12 × 7 = 21/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
2/7 = 2 × 12/7 × 12 = 24/84 - Add the two like fractions:
21/84 + 24/84 = 21 + 24/84 = 45/84 - 45/84 simplified gives 15/28
- So, 3/12 + 2/7 = 15/28
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