Add 12/14 and 25/28
12/14 + 25/28 is 7/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
12/14 = 12 × 2/14 × 2 = 24/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
25/28 = 25 × 1/28 × 1 = 25/28 - Add the two like fractions:
24/28 + 25/28 = 24 + 25/28 = 49/28 - 49/28 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 12/14 + 25/28 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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