Add 28/12 and 3/27, Solve 2 4/12 + 3/27 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 3/27

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 3/27

28/12 + 3/27 is 22/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 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 27 × 4 = 108,
3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108
Add the two like fractions:
252/108 + 12/108 = 252 + 12/108 = 264/108
264/108 simplified gives 22/9
So, 28/12 + 3/27 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9

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