Add 12/28 and 60/81
12/28 + 60/81 is 221/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
12/28 = 12 × 81/28 × 81 = 972/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
60/81 = 60 × 28/81 × 28 = 1680/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
972/2268 + 1680/2268 = 972 + 1680/2268 = 2652/2268 - 2652/2268 simplified gives 221/189
- So, 12/28 + 60/81 = 221/189
In mixed form: 132/189
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