Add 5/28 and 12/9
1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 3/9
5/28 + 12/9 is 127/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
5/28 = 5 × 9/28 × 9 = 45/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
12/9 = 12 × 28/9 × 28 = 336/252 - Add the two like fractions:
45/252 + 336/252 = 45 + 336/252 = 381/252 - 381/252 simplified gives 127/84
- So, 5/28 + 12/9 = 127/84
In mixed form: 143/84
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