Add 20/12 and 12/28
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 12/28
20/12 + 12/28 is 44/21.
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,
20/12 = 20 × 7/12 × 7 = 140/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84 - Add the two like fractions:
140/84 + 36/84 = 140 + 36/84 = 176/84 - 176/84 simplified gives 44/21
- So, 20/12 + 12/28 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21
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