Add 5/12 and 14/28
5/12 + 14/28 is 11/12.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
14/28 = 14 × 3/28 × 3 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
35/84 + 42/84 = 35 + 42/84 = 77/84 - 77/84 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 5/12 + 14/28 = 11/12
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