Add 28/12 and 12/16, Solve 2 4/12 + 12/16 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 12/16

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 12/16

28/12 + 12/16 is 37/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
28/12 = 28 × 4/12 × 4 = 112/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48
Add the two like fractions:
112/48 + 36/48 = 112 + 36/48 = 148/48
148/48 simplified gives 37/12
So, 28/12 + 12/16 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12

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