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Add 28/12 and 6/8

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 6/8

28/12 + 6/8 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   28/12 = 28 × 2/12 × 2 = 56/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/24 + 18/24 = 56 + 18/24 = 74/24
5. 74/24 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 28/12 + 6/8 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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