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Add 10/28 and 4/12

10/28 + 4/12 is 29/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    10/28 = 10 × 3/28 × 3 = 30/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    4/12 = 4 × 7/12 × 7 = 28/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/84 + 28/84 = 30 + 28/84 = 58/84
  5. 58/84 simplified gives 29/42
  6. So, 10/28 + 4/12 = 29/42

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