Add 6/9 and 12/28
6/9 + 12/28 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
6/9 = 6 × 28/9 × 28 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
12/28 = 12 × 9/28 × 9 = 108/252 - Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 108/252 = 168 + 108/252 = 276/252 - 276/252 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 6/9 + 12/28 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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