Add 24/25 and 28/12, Solve 24/25 + 2 4/12 as a fraction

Add 24/25 and 28/12

1^st number: 24/25, 2^nd number: 2 4/12

24/25 + 28/12 is 247/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
24/25 = 24 × 12/25 × 12 = 288/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
28/12 = 28 × 25/12 × 25 = 700/300
Add the two like fractions:
288/300 + 700/300 = 288 + 700/300 = 988/300
988/300 simplified gives 247/75
So, 24/25 + 28/12 = 247/75
In mixed form: 322/75

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