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Add 12/28 and 5/6

12/28 + 5/6 is 53/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    5/6 = 5 × 14/6 × 14 = 70/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/84 + 70/84 = 36 + 70/84 = 106/84
  5. 106/84 simplified gives 53/42
  6. So, 12/28 + 5/6 = 53/42
    In mixed form: 111/42

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