Add 28/12 and 7/18, Solve 2 4/12 + 7/18 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 7/18

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 7/18

28/12 + 7/18 is 49/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
28/12 = 28 × 3/12 × 3 = 84/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
7/18 = 7 × 2/18 × 2 = 14/36
Add the two like fractions:
84/36 + 14/36 = 84 + 14/36 = 98/36
98/36 simplified gives 49/18
So, 28/12 + 7/18 = 49/18
In mixed form: 213/18

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