Add 28/12 and 14/45, Solve 2 4/12 + 14/45 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 14/45

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 14/45

28/12 + 14/45 is 119/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
28/12 = 28 × 15/12 × 15 = 420/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180
Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 56/180 = 420 + 56/180 = 476/180
476/180 simplified gives 119/45
So, 28/12 + 14/45 = 119/45
In mixed form: 229/45

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