Add 28/2 and 2/81, Solve 14 0/2 + 2/81 as a fraction

Add 28/2 and 2/81

1^st number: 14 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/81

28/2 + 2/81 is 1136/81.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
28/2 = 28 × 81/2 × 81 = 2268/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
2/81 = 2 × 2/81 × 2 = 4/162
Add the two like fractions:
2268/162 + 4/162 = 2268 + 4/162 = 2272/162
2272/162 simplified gives 1136/81
So, 28/2 + 2/81 = 1136/81
In mixed form: 142/81

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