Add 12/18 and 28/7
1st number: 12/18, 2nd number: 4 0/7
12/18 + 28/7 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
12/18 = 12 × 7/18 × 7 = 84/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
28/7 = 28 × 18/7 × 18 = 504/126 - Add the two like fractions:
84/126 + 504/126 = 84 + 504/126 = 588/126 - 588/126 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 12/18 + 28/7 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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