Add 28/21 and 12/28, Solve 1 7/21 + 12/28 as a fraction

Add 28/21 and 12/28

1^st number: 1 7/21, 2^nd number: 12/28

28/21 + 12/28 is 37/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
28/21 = 28 × 4/21 × 4 = 112/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84
Add the two like fractions:
112/84 + 36/84 = 112 + 36/84 = 148/84
148/84 simplified gives 37/21
So, 28/21 + 12/28 = 37/21
In mixed form: 116/21

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