Add 28/12 and 45/84
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 45/84
28/12 + 45/84 is 241/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
28/12 = 28 × 7/12 × 7 = 196/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
45/84 = 45 × 1/84 × 1 = 45/84 - Add the two like fractions:
196/84 + 45/84 = 196 + 45/84 = 241/84 - So, 28/12 + 45/84 = 241/84
In mixed form: 273/84
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