Add 28/12 and 35/25, Solve 2 4/12 + 1 10/25 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 35/25

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 10/25

28/12 + 35/25 is 56/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
28/12 = 28 × 25/12 × 25 = 700/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
35/25 = 35 × 12/25 × 12 = 420/300
Add the two like fractions:
700/300 + 420/300 = 700 + 420/300 = 1120/300
1120/300 simplified gives 56/15
So, 28/12 + 35/25 = 56/15
In mixed form: 311/15

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