Add 28/81 and 14/12, Solve 28/81 + 1 2/12 as a fraction

Add 28/81 and 14/12

1^st number: 28/81, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

28/81 + 14/12 is 245/162.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 12 is 324

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
28/81 = 28 × 4/81 × 4 = 112/324
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
14/12 = 14 × 27/12 × 27 = 378/324
Add the two like fractions:
112/324 + 378/324 = 112 + 378/324 = 490/324
490/324 simplified gives 245/162
So, 28/81 + 14/12 = 245/162
In mixed form: 183/162

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