Add 6/28 and 16/12
1st number: 6/28, 2nd number: 1 4/12
6/28 + 16/12 is 65/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
16/12 = 16 × 7/12 × 7 = 112/84 - Add the two like fractions:
18/84 + 112/84 = 18 + 112/84 = 130/84 - 130/84 simplified gives 65/42
- So, 6/28 + 16/12 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42
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