Add 2/12 and 16/28
2/12 + 16/28 is 31/42.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84 - Add the two like fractions:
14/84 + 48/84 = 14 + 48/84 = 62/84 - 62/84 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 2/12 + 16/28 = 31/42
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