Add 28/12 and 27/45, Solve 2 4/12 + 27/45 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 27/45

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 27/45

28/12 + 27/45 is 44/15.

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,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180
Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 108/180 = 420 + 108/180 = 528/180
528/180 simplified gives 44/15
So, 28/12 + 27/45 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15

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