Add 12/28 and 9/36
12/28 + 9/36 is 19/28.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252 - Add the two like fractions:
108/252 + 63/252 = 108 + 63/252 = 171/252 - 171/252 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 12/28 + 9/36 = 19/28
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