Add 4/12 and 7/28
4/12 + 7/28 is 7/12.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 7/12 × 7 = 28/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
7/28 = 7 × 3/28 × 3 = 21/84 - Add the two like fractions:
28/84 + 21/84 = 28 + 21/84 = 49/84 - 49/84 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 4/12 + 7/28 = 7/12
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