Add 12/6 and 16/28
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 16/28
12/6 + 16/28 is 18/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
12/6 = 12 × 14/6 × 14 = 168/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84 - Add the two like fractions:
168/84 + 48/84 = 168 + 48/84 = 216/84 - 216/84 simplified gives 18/7
- So, 12/6 + 16/28 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7
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