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Add 12/30 and 28/12

1^st number: 12/30, 2^nd number: 2 4/12

12/30 + 28/12 is 41/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   12/30 = 12 × 2/30 × 2 = 24/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60
4. Add the two fractions:
   24/60 + 140/60 = 24 + 140/60 = 164/60
5. 164/60 simplified gives 41/15
6. So, 12/30 + 28/12 = 41/15
   In mixed form: 211/15

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