Add 12/28 and 42/24, Solve 12/28 + 1 18/24 as a fraction

Add 12/28 and 42/24

1^st number: 12/28, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

12/28 + 42/24 is 61/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
12/28 = 12 × 6/28 × 6 = 72/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168
Add the two like fractions:
72/168 + 294/168 = 72 + 294/168 = 366/168
366/168 simplified gives 61/28
So, 12/28 + 42/24 = 61/28
In mixed form: 25/28

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