Add 28/12 and 5/10, Solve 2 4/12 + 5/10 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 5/10

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 5/10

28/12 + 5/10 is 17/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 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 10 × 6 = 60,
5/10 = 5 × 6/10 × 6 = 30/60
Add the two like fractions:
140/60 + 30/60 = 140 + 30/60 = 170/60
170/60 simplified gives 17/6
So, 28/12 + 5/10 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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