Add 10/28 and 10/12
10/28 + 10/12 is 25/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
10/28 = 10 × 3/28 × 3 = 30/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84 - Add the two like fractions:
30/84 + 70/84 = 30 + 70/84 = 100/84 - 100/84 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 10/28 + 10/12 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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