Add 1/14 and 28/12, Solve 1/14 + 2 4/12 as a fraction

Add 1/14 and 28/12

1^st number: 1/14, 2^nd number: 2 4/12

1/14 + 28/12 is 101/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
1/14 = 1 × 6/14 × 6 = 6/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
28/12 = 28 × 7/12 × 7 = 196/84
Add the two like fractions:
6/84 + 196/84 = 6 + 196/84 = 202/84
202/84 simplified gives 101/42
So, 1/14 + 28/12 = 101/42
In mixed form: 217/42

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