Add 12/28 and 25/3, Solve 12/28 + 8 1/3 as a fraction

Add 12/28 and 25/3

1^st number: 12/28, 2^nd number: 8 1/3

12/28 + 25/3 is 184/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
25/3 = 25 × 28/3 × 28 = 700/84
Add the two like fractions:
36/84 + 700/84 = 36 + 700/84 = 736/84
736/84 simplified gives 184/21
So, 12/28 + 25/3 = 184/21
In mixed form: 816/21

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