Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 6/8 and 12/28

6/8 + 12/28 is 33/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 28 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    6/8 = 6 × 7/8 × 7 = 42/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    12/28 = 12 × 2/28 × 2 = 24/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/56 + 24/56 = 42 + 24/56 = 66/56
  5. 66/56 simplified gives 33/28
  6. So, 6/8 + 12/28 = 33/28
    In mixed form: 15/28

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com