Add 7/28 and 8/6, Solve 7/28 + 1 2/6 as a fraction

Add 7/28 and 8/6

1^st number: 7/28, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

7/28 + 8/6 is 19/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
7/28 = 7 × 3/28 × 3 = 21/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
8/6 = 8 × 14/6 × 14 = 112/84
Add the two like fractions:
21/84 + 112/84 = 21 + 112/84 = 133/84
133/84 simplified gives 19/12
So, 7/28 + 8/6 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12

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