Add 12/16 and 7/28
12/16 + 7/28 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
7/28 = 7 × 4/28 × 4 = 28/112 - Add the two like fractions:
84/112 + 28/112 = 84 + 28/112 = 112/112 - 112/112 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 12/16 + 7/28 = 1/1
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