Add 9/12 and 1/28
9/12 + 1/28 is 11/14.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 7/12 × 7 = 63/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
1/28 = 1 × 3/28 × 3 = 3/84 - Add the two like fractions:
63/84 + 3/84 = 63 + 3/84 = 66/84 - 66/84 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 9/12 + 1/28 = 11/14
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