Add 12/9 and 1/28
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 1/28
12/9 + 1/28 is 115/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
12/9 = 12 × 28/9 × 28 = 336/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
1/28 = 1 × 9/28 × 9 = 9/252 - Add the two like fractions:
336/252 + 9/252 = 336 + 9/252 = 345/252 - 345/252 simplified gives 115/84
- So, 12/9 + 1/28 = 115/84
In mixed form: 131/84
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