Add 12/28 and 8/10
12/28 + 8/10 is 43/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
8/10 = 8 × 14/10 × 14 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
60/140 + 112/140 = 60 + 112/140 = 172/140 - 172/140 simplified gives 43/35
- So, 12/28 + 8/10 = 43/35
In mixed form: 18/35
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