Add 12/28 and 10/18
12/28 + 10/18 is 62/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
12/28 = 12 × 9/28 × 9 = 108/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
10/18 = 10 × 14/18 × 14 = 140/252 - Add the two like fractions:
108/252 + 140/252 = 108 + 140/252 = 248/252 - 248/252 simplified gives 62/63
- So, 12/28 + 10/18 = 62/63
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