Add 60/28 and 4/12
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 4/12
60/28 + 4/12 is 52/21.
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,
60/28 = 60 × 3/28 × 3 = 180/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
4/12 = 4 × 7/12 × 7 = 28/84 - Add the two like fractions:
180/84 + 28/84 = 180 + 28/84 = 208/84 - 208/84 simplified gives 52/21
- So, 60/28 + 4/12 = 52/21
In mixed form: 210/21
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