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Add 7/12 and 12/28

7/12 + 12/28 is 85/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    7/12 = 7 × 7/12 × 7 = 49/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/84 + 36/84 = 49 + 36/84 = 85/84
  5. So, 7/12 + 12/28 = 85/84
    In mixed form: 11/84

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