Add 24/12 and 9/28
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 9/28
24/12 + 9/28 is 65/28.
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,
24/12 = 24 × 7/12 × 7 = 168/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84 - Add the two like fractions:
168/84 + 27/84 = 168 + 27/84 = 195/84 - 195/84 simplified gives 65/28
- So, 24/12 + 9/28 = 65/28
In mixed form: 29/28
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