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

Add 28/12 and 12/24

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

28/12 + 12/24 is 17/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
28/12 = 28 × 2/12 × 2 = 56/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
12/24 = 12 × 1/24 × 1 = 12/24
Add the two like fractions:
56/24 + 12/24 = 56 + 12/24 = 68/24
68/24 simplified gives 17/6
So, 28/12 + 12/24 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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