Add 28/12 and 7/56, Solve 2 4/12 + 7/56 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 7/56

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 7/56

28/12 + 7/56 is 59/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
28/12 = 28 × 14/12 × 14 = 392/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
Add the two like fractions:
392/168 + 21/168 = 392 + 21/168 = 413/168
413/168 simplified gives 59/24
So, 28/12 + 7/56 = 59/24
In mixed form: 211/24

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