Add 6/28 and 12/32
6/28 + 12/32 is 33/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
6/28 = 6 × 8/28 × 8 = 48/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
12/32 = 12 × 7/32 × 7 = 84/224 - Add the two like fractions:
48/224 + 84/224 = 48 + 84/224 = 132/224 - 132/224 simplified gives 33/56
- So, 6/28 + 12/32 = 33/56
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