Add 12/28 and 6/12
12/28 + 6/12 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 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 12 × 7 = 84,
6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
36/84 + 42/84 = 36 + 42/84 = 78/84 - 78/84 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 12/28 + 6/12 = 13/14
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