Add 27/12 and 6/28
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 6/28
27/12 + 6/28 is 69/28.
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,
27/12 = 27 × 7/12 × 7 = 189/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84 - Add the two like fractions:
189/84 + 18/84 = 189 + 18/84 = 207/84 - 207/84 simplified gives 69/28
- So, 27/12 + 6/28 = 69/28
In mixed form: 213/28
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