Add 18/12 and 16/28
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 16/28
18/12 + 16/28 is 29/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
18/12 = 18 × 7/12 × 7 = 126/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84 - Add the two like fractions:
126/84 + 48/84 = 126 + 48/84 = 174/84 - 174/84 simplified gives 29/14
- So, 18/12 + 16/28 = 29/14
In mixed form: 21/14
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