Add 12/6 and 28/56
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 28/56
12/6 + 28/56 is 5/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
12/6 = 12 × 28/6 × 28 = 336/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
336/168 + 84/168 = 336 + 84/168 = 420/168 - 420/168 simplified gives 5/2
- So, 12/6 + 28/56 = 5/2
In mixed form: 21/2
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