Add 9/28 and 12/56
9/28 + 12/56 is 15/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
9/28 = 9 × 2/28 × 2 = 18/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
12/56 = 12 × 1/56 × 1 = 12/56 - Add the two like fractions:
18/56 + 12/56 = 18 + 12/56 = 30/56 - 30/56 simplified gives 15/28
- So, 9/28 + 12/56 = 15/28
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