Add 24/2 and 28/16, Solve 12 0/2 + 1 12/16 as a fraction

Add 24/2 and 28/16

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

24/2 + 28/16 is 55/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 16 is 16

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
24/2 = 24 × 8/2 × 8 = 192/16
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
28/16 = 28 × 1/16 × 1 = 28/16
Add the two like fractions:
192/16 + 28/16 = 192 + 28/16 = 220/16
220/16 simplified gives 55/4
So, 24/2 + 28/16 = 55/4
In mixed form: 133/4

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