Add 24/2 and 28/96, Solve 12 0/2 + 28/96 as a fraction

Add 24/2 and 28/96

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 28/96

24/2 + 28/96 is 295/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
24/2 = 24 × 48/2 × 48 = 1152/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
28/96 = 28 × 1/96 × 1 = 28/96
Add the two like fractions:
1152/96 + 28/96 = 1152 + 28/96 = 1180/96
1180/96 simplified gives 295/24
So, 24/2 + 28/96 = 295/24
In mixed form: 127/24

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