Add 40/28 and 2/12, Solve 1 12/28 + 2/12 as a fraction

Add 40/28 and 2/12

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

40/28 + 2/12 is 67/42.

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,
40/28 = 40 × 3/28 × 3 = 120/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84
Add the two like fractions:
120/84 + 14/84 = 120 + 14/84 = 134/84
134/84 simplified gives 67/42
So, 40/28 + 2/12 = 67/42
In mixed form: 125/42

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