Add 42/28 and 27/12, Solve 1 14/28 + 2 3/12 as a fraction

Add 42/28 and 27/12

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

42/28 + 27/12 is 15/4.

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,
42/28 = 42 × 3/28 × 3 = 126/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
27/12 = 27 × 7/12 × 7 = 189/84
Add the two like fractions:
126/84 + 189/84 = 126 + 189/84 = 315/84
315/84 simplified gives 15/4
So, 42/28 + 27/12 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4

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