Add 28/6 and 45/12
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 3 9/12
286 + 4512 is 10112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
286 = 28 × 26 × 2 = 5612 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
4512 = 45 × 112 × 1 = 4512 - Add the two fractions:
5612 + 4512 = 56 + 4512 = 10112 - So, 28/6 + 45/12 = 101/12
In mixed form: 8512
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