Add 18/12 and 25/28, Solve 1 6/12 + 25/28 as a fraction

Add 18/12 and 25/28

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 25/28

18/12 + 25/28 is 67/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
18/12 = 18 × 7/12 × 7 = 126/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
25/28 = 25 × 3/28 × 3 = 75/84
Add the two like fractions:
126/84 + 75/84 = 126 + 75/84 = 201/84
201/84 simplified gives 67/28
So, 18/12 + 25/28 = 67/28
In mixed form: 211/28

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