Add 12/28 and 56/3, Solve 12/28 + 18 2/3 as a fraction

Add 12/28 and 56/3

1^st number: 12/28, 2^nd number: 18 2/3

12/28 + 56/3 is 401/21.

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,
56/3 = 56 × 28/3 × 28 = 1568/84
Add the two like fractions:
36/84 + 1568/84 = 36 + 1568/84 = 1604/84
1604/84 simplified gives 401/21
So, 12/28 + 56/3 = 401/21
In mixed form: 192/21

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