Add 10/80 and 28/12, Solve 10/80 + 2 4/12 as a fraction

Add 10/80 and 28/12

1^st number: 10/80, 2^nd number: 2 4/12

10/80 + 28/12 is 59/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 12 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
28/12 = 28 × 20/12 × 20 = 560/240
Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 560/240 = 30 + 560/240 = 590/240
590/240 simplified gives 59/24
So, 10/80 + 28/12 = 59/24
In mixed form: 211/24

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