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Add 5/28 and 30/12

1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 2 6/12

5/28 + 30/12 is 75/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    30/12 = 30 × 7/12 × 7 = 210/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/84 + 210/84 = 15 + 210/84 = 225/84
  5. 225/84 simplified gives 75/28
  6. So, 5/28 + 30/12 = 75/28
    In mixed form: 219/28

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