Add 30/28 and 27/12, Solve 1 2/28 + 2 3/12 as a fraction

Add 30/28 and 27/12

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

30/28 + 27/12 is 93/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
30/28 = 30 × 3/28 × 3 = 90/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
27/12 = 27 × 7/12 × 7 = 189/84
Add the two like fractions:
90/84 + 189/84 = 90 + 189/84 = 279/84
279/84 simplified gives 93/28
So, 30/28 + 27/12 = 93/28
In mixed form: 39/28

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