Add 28/12 and 2/30, Solve 2 4/12 + 2/30 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 2/30

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 2/30

28/12 + 2/30 is 12/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60
Add the two like fractions:
140/60 + 4/60 = 140 + 4/60 = 144/60
144/60 simplified gives 12/5
So, 28/12 + 2/30 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5

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