Add 12/28 and 1/6
12/28 + 1/6 is 25/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
1/6 = 1 × 14/6 × 14 = 14/84 - Add the two like fractions:
36/84 + 14/84 = 36 + 14/84 = 50/84 - 50/84 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 12/28 + 1/6 = 25/42
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