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Add 28/12 and 54/5

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

28/12 + 54/5 is 197/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    54/5 = 54 × 12/5 × 12 = 648/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/60 + 648/60 = 140 + 648/60 = 788/60
  5. 788/60 simplified gives 197/15
  6. So, 28/12 + 54/5 = 197/15
    In mixed form: 132/15

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