Add 12/28 and 8/36
12/28 + 8/36 is 41/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 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 36 × 7 = 252,
8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252 - Add the two like fractions:
108/252 + 56/252 = 108 + 56/252 = 164/252 - 164/252 simplified gives 41/63
- So, 12/28 + 8/36 = 41/63
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