Add 14/28 and 9/12
14/28 + 9/12 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
14/28 = 14 × 3/28 × 3 = 42/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
9/12 = 9 × 7/12 × 7 = 63/84 - Add the two like fractions:
42/84 + 63/84 = 42 + 63/84 = 105/84 - 105/84 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 14/28 + 9/12 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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