Add 28/12 and 24/54, Solve 2 4/12 + 24/54 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 24/54

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 24/54

28/12 + 24/54 is 25/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
28/12 = 28 × 9/12 × 9 = 252/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
24/54 = 24 × 2/54 × 2 = 48/108
Add the two like fractions:
252/108 + 48/108 = 252 + 48/108 = 300/108
300/108 simplified gives 25/9
So, 28/12 + 24/54 = 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9

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