Add 28/12 and 5/28
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 5/28
28/12 + 5/28 is 211/84.
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,
28/12 = 28 × 7/12 × 7 = 196/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84 - Add the two like fractions:
196/84 + 15/84 = 196 + 15/84 = 211/84 - So, 28/12 + 5/28 = 211/84
In mixed form: 243/84
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