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Add 28/2 and 42/12

1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 3 6/12

28/2 + 42/12 is 35/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
    28/2 = 28 × 6/2 × 6 = 168/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    42/12 = 42 × 1/12 × 1 = 42/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/12 + 42/12 = 168 + 42/12 = 210/12
  5. 210/12 simplified gives 35/2
  6. So, 28/2 + 42/12 = 35/2
    In mixed form: 171/2

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