Add 1/28 and 12/3
1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 4 0/3
1/28 + 12/3 is 113/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
1/28 = 1 × 3/28 × 3 = 3/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
12/3 = 12 × 28/3 × 28 = 336/84 - Add the two like fractions:
3/84 + 336/84 = 3 + 336/84 = 339/84 - 339/84 simplified gives 113/28
- So, 1/28 + 12/3 = 113/28
In mixed form: 41/28
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