Add 27/12 and 8/28
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 8/28
27/12 + 8/28 is 71/28.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84 - Add the two like fractions:
189/84 + 24/84 = 189 + 24/84 = 213/84 - 213/84 simplified gives 71/28
- So, 27/12 + 8/28 = 71/28
In mixed form: 215/28
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