Add 28/12 and 2/5, Solve 2 4/12 + 2/5 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 2/5

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 2/5

28/12 + 2/5 is 41/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 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 5 × 12 = 60,
2/5 = 2 × 12/5 × 12 = 24/60
Add the two like fractions:
140/60 + 24/60 = 140 + 24/60 = 164/60
164/60 simplified gives 41/15
So, 28/12 + 2/5 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15

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