Add 5/6 and 7/28
5/6 + 7/28 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
5/6 = 5 × 14/6 × 14 = 70/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
7/28 = 7 × 3/28 × 3 = 21/84 - Add the two like fractions:
70/84 + 21/84 = 70 + 21/84 = 91/84 - 91/84 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 5/6 + 7/28 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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