Add 25/28 and 30/12, Solve 25/28 + 2 6/12 as a fraction

Add 25/28 and 30/12

1^st number: 25/28, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

25/28 + 30/12 is 95/28.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
25/28 = 25 × 3/28 × 3 = 75/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
30/12 = 30 × 7/12 × 7 = 210/84
Add the two like fractions:
75/84 + 210/84 = 75 + 210/84 = 285/84
285/84 simplified gives 95/28
So, 25/28 + 30/12 = 95/28
In mixed form: 311/28

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