Add 28/14 and 12/21, Solve 2 0/14 + 12/21 as a fraction

Add 28/14 and 12/21

1^st number: 2 0/14, 2^nd number: 12/21

28/14 + 12/21 is 18/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
28/14 = 28 × 3/14 × 3 = 84/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
12/21 = 12 × 2/21 × 2 = 24/42
Add the two like fractions:
84/42 + 24/42 = 84 + 24/42 = 108/42
108/42 simplified gives 18/7
So, 28/14 + 12/21 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7

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