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Add 25/12 and 2/28

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 2/28

25/12 + 2/28 is 181/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    25/12 = 25 × 7/12 × 7 = 175/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/84 + 6/84 = 175 + 6/84 = 181/84
  5. So, 25/12 + 2/28 = 181/84
    In mixed form: 213/84

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