Add 28/10 and 27/12, Solve 2 8/10 + 2 3/12 as a fraction

Add 28/10 and 27/12

1^st number: 2 8/10, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

28/10 + 27/12 is 101/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
28/10 = 28 × 6/10 × 6 = 168/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60
Add the two like fractions:
168/60 + 135/60 = 168 + 135/60 = 303/60
303/60 simplified gives 101/20
So, 28/10 + 27/12 = 101/20
In mixed form: 51/20

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