Add 7/12 and 9/28
7/12 + 9/28 is 19/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
7/12 = 7 × 7/12 × 7 = 49/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84 - Add the two like fractions:
49/84 + 27/84 = 49 + 27/84 = 76/84 - 76/84 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 7/12 + 9/28 = 19/21
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