Add 49/28 and 12/21, Solve 1 21/28 + 12/21 as a fraction

Add 49/28 and 12/21

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

49/28 + 12/21 is 65/28.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
49/28 = 49 × 3/28 × 3 = 147/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
12/21 = 12 × 4/21 × 4 = 48/84
Add the two like fractions:
147/84 + 48/84 = 147 + 48/84 = 195/84
195/84 simplified gives 65/28
So, 49/28 + 12/21 = 65/28
In mixed form: 29/28

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