Add 28/12 and 70/28, Solve 2 4/12 + 2 14/28 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 70/28

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 2 14/28

28/12 + 70/28 is 29/6.

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,
28/12 = 28 × 7/12 × 7 = 196/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
70/28 = 70 × 3/28 × 3 = 210/84
Add the two like fractions:
196/84 + 210/84 = 196 + 210/84 = 406/84
406/84 simplified gives 29/6
So, 28/12 + 70/28 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6

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