Add 80/12 and 9/28
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 9/28
80/12 + 9/28 is 587/84.
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,
80/12 = 80 × 7/12 × 7 = 560/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84 - Add the two like fractions:
560/84 + 27/84 = 560 + 27/84 = 587/84 - So, 80/12 + 9/28 = 587/84
In mixed form: 683/84
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